He is Risen (Mark 16:1-8)

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He is Risen
Mark 16:1-8
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I. Intro
Big Idea: The resurrection authenticates Christ’s words to us. John 2:22

II. After Sunrise
A. The women expected Jesus to be dead. Mark 16:1-2
B. The women had forgotten Jesus’ words. Matthew 16:21; Mark 16:2-3

III. The Tomb
A. God created the stone He rolled away. Mark 16:4
B. The witnesses to the resurrection did not collaborate. Mark 16:5

IV. Risen
A. Jesus’ tomb is still empty! Mark16:6
B. Jesus goes before us. Mark 16:7

V. Trauma and Ecstasy
A. Discipleship is messy. Mark 16:8a
B. This account is still unfolding. Mark 16:8b, 9-20

The Next Step

• What’s something that convinced you of the reality of the resurrection?
• Can you relate to the women’s’ lack of faith throughout Mark’s resurrection account? If so, how?
• How can we help others to know that Jesus’ resurrection occurred?
• How can Jesus’ resurrection encourage us in our struggles?
• Does the fact there’s controversy about including Mark 16:9-20 encourage or discourage your trust in the Bible as God’s Word? Why?
• What’s a specific way you can respond to Mark 16:1-6?