This is the final episode in our series on the Gospel of Mark. Today we look at Mark’s story of Jesus’ resurrection, focusing on the boldness of Joseph to request Jesus’ body from Pilate for burial and the devotion of the women who also intended to honor his physical body by anointing him with spices. They were surprised and overwhelmed, however, by an angel who announced that Jesus had been raised to life, becoming the unexpected heralds of the resurrection. We also spend time examining the complex question, “How does Mark’s gospel really end?” We analyze the evidence concerning the longer ending added to Mark’s original text and consider whether Mark intended to conclude his gospel in the form that we now have. I also will share my personal reflections regarding our study in this earliest gospel.
00:00 Opening comments
02:09 Devotion at the tomb (15:40-16:8)
17:55 The ending of Mark
35:52 Personal reflections
39:39 Closing comments
Study Questions for Mark 15:40-16:8
1. What do you learn about Joseph in this passage (15:43-56)? How does his status add extra risk to his action?
2. What is the significance the women watching Jesus’ burial (15:47)?
3. Why did the women go to the tomb so early in the morning (16:2)?
4. Why were the women alarmed as the entered the open tomb (16:5)? Do you think they believed angel? Would you have had trouble believing him? Why or why not?
5. Why did the angel ask them specifically to speak to Peter (16:7)? What does this tell you about God’s character?
6. What is the riskiest thing you have ever done because of your faith in Jesus? Why did you do it?
7. What aspect of Jesus’ character will you remember most from your study of Mark?
I am not releasing new episodes during the Christmas holidays. I will return on January 12 with the first episode in our second season on the early chapters of Genesis. I would love to have you join me.
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