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When we think about the world plunged into darkness, World War II is one of those times. The whole world seemed to be engulfed in war, and much of the world was being crushed under the boot of tyrannical government.
We have many stories that demonstrate the tragedy and darkness of World War II. One of the most poignant is that of Corrie ten Boom. She lived in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II. Her family, trusting in Christ, believed that they needed to help the Jews. Eventually, they were caught. Corrie, her father, and her sister were all sent to Ravensbruck, a German concentration camp. The darkness had gotten deeper.
Jesus’ Burial
Perhaps this is the way the disciples would have viewed the death of Jesus. There was darkness over all the land, and finally Jesus gave up His spirit and died. His lifeless body hung there on the cross.