Balancing Ministry N' Work

  1.         On Friday, Jesus died on that cross to pay for our sins. a.         He paid the debt that each of us owed. 2.         Mark 15:42-47 a.         Joseph came boldly to Pilate… b.        Bodies of those crucified were normally only released to family… Joseph was not family. c.         The bodies of those tried for treason were made examples of, they would be left upon the cross to rot and be eaten… Jesus’ body was taken down before any of that happened. d.        Joseph risked becoming ceremonial unclean by touching Jesus’s dead body. e.         Joseph and, as shown in John19, Nicodemos were making their faith in Jesus known by publicly taking care of His body. f.     ...

1.         Going to start by reading the events we are here to celebrate. a.         Mark 15:16-39 2.         When we read these words, it can be hard to remember, that it truly was a marvelous day. 3.         A day to celebrate. 4.         A day that Jesus knew was coming. 5.         It was one of the key days that drove Jesus to come down to this earth. 6.         The day that our sin debt was paid. 7.         Tonight, I would like us to take a look at one of the events from the night before Jesus’ death. 8.         Open your bibles to Mark 14 and let’s focus on Jesus’ time in the garden. 9.         Mark 14:32-34 a. ...