1. Mark 15:40–16:8 (ESV)
  2. Sermon suggestions

Goal of Sermon on Mark 15:40—16:8

Mark 15:40–16:8 (ESV)

40 There were also women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.

In keeping with the goal of Mark’s Gospel, your sermon must answer the questions, Who is Jesus? Why did he come? and What does he want from me? Regarding the resurrection of Christ, the focus is on how his resurrection testifies that he truly was God’s Messiah. It also shows us that he paid for our sins (as he promised) and challenges us to respond to Jesus in faith and not fear.