8-2-20
August 2, 2020

“The Resurrection”

Mark 15:40-16:8
August 2, 2020

Main Point: The resurrection of Jesus is explained through different witnesses so that you may believe and be a faithful witness for Christ.

I. The Faithful Women
Mark 15:40-16:3

II. The Glorious Angel
Mark 16:4-6

III. The Emboldened Eyewitnesses
Mark 16:7-8

IV. The Conclusion of Mark

  1. Mark ends with wonder.

  2. Mark exposes our worship.

  3. Mark encourages our witness.

Questions for Spiritual Growth

  1. Why were the women present in Mark 15:40-41? How did they minister to Jesus?

  2. What do we know about Joseph of Arimathea? Why did Pilate see him so readily? Why was Pilate surprised that Jesus was already dead?

  3. How did Joseph prepare the body? Where did he place it? Who knew? What additional details do we learn from John 19:38‐42?

  4. Why were the women concerned about opening the tomb? What did they find when they got there? What was their reaction?

  5. How did the angel reassure them? What was his announcement?

  6. What did the women do then? Later, after Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, what did she do? Why did the disciples have so much trouble believing?

  7. How has the book of Mark helped you in your worship of Christ and your witness for Him?

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” - 1 Peter 1:3-5

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.” - 1 Corinthians 15:58