Holy Saturday – the body of Jesus has been taken down from the cross and laid in the tomb, albeit a borrowed one provided by one who loved him to the end.

Low in the grave he lay…

We are never quite sure what to do with this day. Scripture does not say much about it. The APostle’s Creed simply says (I am inserting the days referenced):

Friday: Suffered under Pontious Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried.
Saturday: He descended into hell
Sunday: The third day he rose again from the dead

The Nicene Creed leaves Saturday out of the mix:

Friday: For our sake he was crucified under Pontious Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
Sunday: On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.

Scripture hints at some things, but is largely silent. Peter will say that “He proclaimed to the spirits in prison.” Paul will declare that he descended into the earth and would lead a host of captives in his ascension.

Some schools of thought talk about the emptying of hell by Jesus.

There is much mystery for me in this day, but I have learned to be content with mystery. My God is always greater!

Low in the grave he lay – Jesus my savior!