How Can Two Inerrant Scriptures Differ Over a Common Historical Fact?
From Ask Dr. E by Michael Easley
March 26, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 289
About this episode
Dr. E discusses the differences in Gospel accounts regarding Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection timeline, emphasizing the importance of historical and cultural context.
In this episode, Dr. E answers a challenging question about the timeline of Jesus’ crucifixion. From the “sign of Jonah” to the apparent differences between the Synoptic Gospels and John, Dr. Easley walks through how to understand these passages in their proper historical and cultural context. What about the “three days and three nights”? Did Jesus celebrate Passover before or after His arrest? And if the accounts don’t line up perfectly, can we still trust the Bible? Dr. Easley explains how ancient Jewish idioms, feast practices, and eyewitness perspectives help resolve these tensions. Rather than weakening Scripture, these differences actually strengthen its credibility and reliability. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about Gospel contradictions, biblical inerrancy, or the accuracy of Jesus’ resurrection timeline, this episode will give you clarity and confidence in God’s Word. Key Topics Covered -The “sign of Jonah” and what Jesus meant by three days and three nights -Why a 72-hour timeline isn’t required for the resurrection -Differences between the Synoptic Gospels and John -The Passover timeline and Jesus’ final meal -Jewish idioms and how they affect biblical…
People in this episode
Host: Michael Easley
Topics covered
- Gospel contradictions
- biblical inerrancy
- historical context
- Jewish idioms
- Passover timeline
- eyewitness perspectives
Keywords
- Jesus
- crucifixion
- Gospels
- inerrancy
- Passover
- resurrection
- Jewish idioms
- historical context
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Synoptic Gospels, John
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