THE EMPTY TOMB
Mark 16 is the final chapter of the Gospel of Mark in the New Testament of the Bible. It recounts the events following Jesus' crucifixion and burial, focusing on his resurrection and ascension. Here's a detailed summary:The Empty Tomb (Mark 16:1-8)Early on the first day of the week (Sunday), after the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome go to Jesus' tomb to anoint his body with spices.They find the large stone sealing the tomb rolled away.Upon entering, they see a young man dressed in white (an angel) who tells them not to be alarmed, as Jesus has risen.The angel instructs them to go and tell Jesus' disciples, including Peter, that Jesus is going ahead of them to Galilee, where they will see him.The women are afraid and amazed and initially say nothing to anyone.Jesus' Appearances (Mark 16:9-13)After rising from the dead, Jesus appears first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.Mary Magdalene goes and tells the disciples, who are mourning and weeping, but they do not believe her.Later, Jesus appears in a different form to two of them as they are walking in the countryside.These two also go and tell the other disciples, but they still do not believe.The Great Commission and Ascension (Mark 16:14-20)Jesus appears to the eleven disciples as they are eating and rebukes them for their unbelief and stubbornness in not believing those who had seen him after he had risen.He commissions them to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned.Jesus tells them that believers will be able to cast out demons, speak in new tongues, handle serpents, and heal the sick.After speaking to them, Jesus is taken up into heaven and sits at the right hand of God.The disciples go out and preach everywhere, and the Lord works with them and confirms their message with signs.Key Themes in Mark 16
