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For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth (Matthew 12:40, ESV).
In the Bible, the number “three” means completeness. Those who study Scripture will see “three” throughout.
There’s the Godhead or Trinity in the Father, Jesus, and Spirit. . .
According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood (1 Peter 1:2).
We are made in the image of God with three — body, soul, and spirit.
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 5:23).
There are three temptations that we face. . .
For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world (1 John 2:16).
Jesus conquered these three temptations in the wilderness. . .
Stones to bread (desire of the flesh); Given the kingdoms of the world (desire of the eyes); and rescued from throwing Himself off the temple (pride) (Luke 4:1-13).
The job description of Jesus focuses on three actions. . .
Proclaim good news (salvation); set captives free (deliverance); and recovery of sight to the blind (healing) (Luke 4:18-19).
Our calling has — yes — three things: gifts, ministry, and effectiveness in this ministry.
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons (1 Corinthians 12:4-6, NASB1995).
The number three is mentioned 485 times in the Old Testament and 410 times in the New Testament.
King David had three men who were his closest confidants. Jesus took three disciples with Him to the Transfiguration. There are three great feast days of worship in the Old Testament. Jesus prayed three times in the garden and was placed on the cross at the third hour.
The Apostle Paul teaches us three virtues to pursue until Jesus returns. . .
So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 13:13).
And we find three great promises from God to help us remain faithful. . .
Peace:
The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7, ESV).
Power:
I can do all things through him who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13).
And Provision:
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).
The amazing “three.” Amen, Amen, and Amen!