Mark 16 presents a unique puzzle: the earliest manuscripts end at verse 8 with terrified, amazed women fleeing an empty tomb. But far from denying the resurrection, this abrupt ending leaves us with a profound question: How will we respond when God does something so incredible that it leaves us speechlessly amazed?
In this final installment of our Gospel of Mark series, Pastor Kim unpacks the historic ending of Mark and challenges us to choose faith over fear. We may not understand every circumstance in our lives, but we can stand firmly on the promises Jesus has given us.
Mark 16
1. The Unique Book of Mark
• The Book Of Mark Was Written To The Romans With One Theme: Jesus Is The Son Of God
• Jesus Is God Living Among Us
• He Is The Radiance Of God And The Exact Imprint Of Who God The Father Is
– Hebrews 1:3
2. Two Endings?
• Mark 16:8 — Women Flee The Tomb
• The Longer Ending Is Not A Forgery
• The Longer Ending Is Accepted By The Church
• Mark Is Not Denying The Resurrection Of Jesus
• The Longer Ending Is From Other Gospels
3. The Amazed Women
• Mark 1:21 — People Were Amazed
• Amaze = To Astonish, Amaze, (Also “To Drive Away With A Blow, To Expel By A Blow”)
– Mark 3:5
– Luke 7:9
– Mark 10:32