Resurrection
Mark 16
Introduction: Mark 16 concludes our study of Mark with the best part of all. Jesus was resurrected and the saving message of what He did for us is available to everyone.
I. Resurrection
A. What is important about the resurrection?
1. All things miraculous stand or fall with it
2. Jesus’ integrity depends on it 10:33-34
3. All of Christianity is a fraud without it
B. Theories of resurrection
1. Bodily resurrection
2. Swoon
3. Disciples stole the body Matt 28:11-15
4. Visions from God
5. Hallucinations
C. Details
1. Each gospel is different
2. Must put them all together to get all the details
D. What emotions are stirred in you by vs. 1-8?
II. Textual problem of vs 9-20
III. Great Commission vs. 15-16
A. Go
1. This cannot be done by staying in Wichita
2. The church in Acts obeyed by sending apostles, prophets, teachers, encouragers, and young disciples
3. All the world
B. Proclaim the news
1. What news?
2. What good is this news / what will it do for people?
a. Save them
b. Lead them to faith and baptism
Conclusion: If you believe in the resurrection, are you acting like it by practicing the good news?