In the aftermath of Jesus giving up his spirit and the Centurion's utterance of the truth of who Jesus is, Mark focuses upon two groups previously existing primarily in the background. The first is the women who gathered at the Cross. They too were disciples of Jesus, less known than the Disciples, but crucial to his ministry's logistics (food, clothing, shelter). Here they bear witness to Jesus death, with plans to visit his tomb on Sunday morning. The other is Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the Sanhedrin who decides to risk his political/cultural connections by caring for the body of Jesus, offering to Jesus the dignity of a proper burial in opposition to the humiliation inflicted upon him by his foes. In both cases we are reminded of the many roots of the Kingdom, the many people serving God faithfully behind the scenes, and on occasion taking risks to serve self-sacrificially.
This blog serves as an outreach for Pastor Randy Powell of the First Baptist Church of Franklin, PA. Feel free to ask questions or send me an e-mail at pastorpowell@hotmail.com
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