The Text: Page 39.26-40.24 Chapter 15.42-16.8
• Read the text aloud to each other.
Discussion Questions:
• Discuss Joseph of Arimathea. Who is he? What does he risk by asking for Jesus’ body? How do Joseph’s actions demonstrate what it means to be ‘looking for the kingdom of God’?
• Discuss the women. How are they models of faithful servants? What about their fear, and fleeing, and silence? What does Mark want us to learn about faith and fear.
• Why do you think Mark is so brief in his comments about Jesus’ resurrection? What do you think is Mark’s main point in this section, the main thing he hopes his listeners will understand or learn?
• Discuss Jesus’ return to Galilee and his invitation to the disciples and Peter to meet him there. How is this fitting ending to Mark’s gospel narrative?
Application reflections
• What is our experience with faith and fear when confronted by the power of the gospel?
• Where are we to meet Jesus and follow him in his proclamation of the kingdom of God?
Pray
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