Joseph Of Arimathea
By Mark Flippo
According to Mark 15:43, Joseph of Arimathea was "a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God". Matthew 27:57 described him as a rich man and disciple of Jesus. According to John 19:38, upon hearing of Jesus' death, this secret disciple of Jesus "asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission." Joseph immediately purchased a linen shroud (Mark 15:46) and proceeded to Golgotha to take the body of Jesus down from the cross. There, according to John 19:39-40, Joseph and Nicodemus took the body and bound it in linen cloths with the spices that Nicodemus had bought. The disciples then conveyed the prepared corpse to the place previously bought for Joseph's own tomb, a man-made cave hewn from rock in a garden of his house nearby. This was done speedily, "for the Sabbath was drawing on". Luke 23:50–56 also mentions the event.
Sometimes we may feel like our contribution to our Faith may be small. This Joseph is forever linked to Christ because of his selfless act! How will you be linked to our Savior?
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By Mark Flippo
According to Mark 15:43, Joseph of Arimathea was "a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God". Matthew 27:57 described him as a rich man and disciple of Jesus. According to John 19:38, upon hearing of Jesus' death, this secret disciple of Jesus "asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission." Joseph immediately purchased a linen shroud (Mark 15:46) and proceeded to Golgotha to take the body of Jesus down from the cross. There, according to John 19:39-40, Joseph and Nicodemus took the body and bound it in linen cloths with the spices that Nicodemus had bought. The disciples then conveyed the prepared corpse to the place previously bought for Joseph's own tomb, a man-made cave hewn from rock in a garden of his house nearby. This was done speedily, "for the Sabbath was drawing on". Luke 23:50–56 also mentions the event.
Sometimes we may feel like our contribution to our Faith may be small. This Joseph is forever linked to Christ because of his selfless act! How will you be linked to our Savior?
http://moderndayparablesrcf.com