“For They were Afraid” (Mark 16:1-8)

“FOR THEY WERE AFRAID”

(Mark 16:1-8)

 INTRODUCTION: What “great fear” seized these women? Mark tells us.

I. WHO IS JESUS?

II. WHAT DID HE COME TO DO?

III. WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE?

IV. WHAT WILL IT COST?

V. WHY SHOULD WE FOLLOW?

Questions for Family Review/Discussion:

1. When is the last time you really had a good scare? Tell about it.
2. In what way did Jesus serve as the “true Israelite”? How had Israel before him fail in their mission?
3. What had Jesus come to do? How did his first actions demonstrate this?
4. To what Old Testament image does Mark compare the Christian life of following Jesus? What should we then expect when we follow Jesus?
5. List the ways that false expectations of the Christian life cause unnecessary confusion and turmoil?
6. What did it cost Jesus to secure the true Promised Land for his people?
7. What is the cost to those who refuse to follow Jesus in faith and obedience?
8. What solitary quality is required of those who would follow Jesus? Why?
9. Why exactly were the women who fled from the empty tomb so afraid?
10. What is God calling you to do in response to this message? What specific steps will you take now that you have heard God’s Word?