Today’s reading is the same reading we had for the gospel on Easter morning, the true ending to the gospel of Mark 16:1-8.
The women approach the tomb, and are wondering who will move the stone back for them, and when they get there it is already rolled away. The angel tells them that Jesus is not here that He has risen, just like He said He would and He will meet y’all in Galilee. This is all the story we know, and we have heard, but what about the details we miss?
First off, as the women approach the tomb, it is Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome. I have a problem with this reference. Isn’t Mary the mother of James the mother of Jesus? So why is she not refereed to as Mary the mother of Jesus? Why is Mark not speaking to this?
And later when the angel tells these women to go and tell he says, “But go, tell His disciples and Peter…” Is Peter not a disciple? I mean he did just deny Christ 3 times, so maybe he isn’t a disciple. That worries me though because how many times have I denied Christ? So can I be a disciple?
The best part of this reading is the ending, they ran away in fear! Just like we would have! And the truly best part is this end is not an end, but a step in the story that is the Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
You and I my friend are living out the Gospel of Jesus Christ everyday and adding o the story that Mark began in writing to show forth the love of God. The world will kill us on a cross, but God will raise us to new life, so go and tell of the wonderful mercy and grace waiting for those who will come.
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