Sermon Outline:
1. The death of Christians is confirmed
2. The sanctification of Christian graves is confirmed
3. Christian courage is confirmed
Family Discussion Questions:
1. Who made sure that Jesus was dead before taking him off the cross?
2. What was the name of the man who asked if he could bury Jesus?
3. What kind of a grave was Jesus’ body placed in?
4. When Jesus’ body was placed in the grave, where did his soul go?
5. How does God use baptism to make promises to Christians about the death of Jesus?
6. How does the burial of Jesus give comfort to Christians about their own burial - and the burial of other Christians?
7. Is a non-Christian “at peace” when they are buried?
8. What does it mean to be someone looking for the Kingdom of God?
9. What was Joseph afraid of before the death of Jesus?
10. What courage is required for a Christian? And how does this passage add to that courage?
11. How did Joseph's (and Pilate’s) actions fulfill Isaiah 53?
12. Why would God have Mark include the names of the Mary’s again?
13. When might a Christian need to be reminded of the burial of Jesus? What are the ways in which it ought to change our lives?
