JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA (A Secret Disciple)

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JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA (A Secret Disciple) (John 19:38-42)

Secret 1a. “kept from knowledge or view; hidden” (Webster) Hidden (krupto, to hide), English crypt, cryptic, etc. used in passive vice “having been hidden” (Vine)

Disciple Webster A follower of Jesus Christ in his lifetime; 1a: one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrine of another 1b: a convinced adherent of a school or individual

Disciple Vine’s “One who follows one’s teaching, not just a pupil but an imitator.” Observations Contradictory terms Like “fried snowballs” Cannot last long

A Secret Disciple (John 19:38-42) Concealed his discipleship “Secret” implies concealment Motive was fear (John 9:22) Others were fearful Would not confess (John 12:42) “Came by night” (John 3)

A Secret Disciple (John 19:38-42) There are secret disciples today Hide it at work or school (Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:16) Ashamed (1 Peter 4:16)

Disagreed with Sanhedrin (Luke 23:50-56) Background 70 members (Luke 22:66) Paul helped them (Acts 22:5) Had a police force (John 18:3) Plotted to kill Jesus Found help (Luke 22:3-6; 22) Joseph dissented (Luke 23:50, 51)

Disagreed with Sanhedrin (Luke 23:50-56) Must “disagree with Sanhedrin.” Doctrine (2 John 9) Moral issues (Romans 12:2) Different conduct (Titus 2:11-14)

Gathered Up Courage (Mark 15:42-47) Waiting for the kingdom Like Simeon (Luke 2:25-35) Righteous and good (Luke 23:50) Of such are the kingdom

Gathered Up Courage (Mark 15:42-47) Carefully cares for Jesus’ body Courageous though prominent (Romans 5:7; Philippians 1:14) Considered a “criminal” by some (John 19:39; Mark 15:47) Placed the body in his new tomb (Matthew 27:57-60)

Gathered Up Courage (Mark 15:42-47) Openly served Him Must openly confess Him (Matthew 10:32, 33) “Good men” won’t stand idly by forever (3 John 9, 10) Become problem (Obadiah 10-12) Cannot be silent (Ephesians 5:11)

HIGH NOON “People have to talk themselves into law and order before they do anything about it. Because deep down they just don’t care” (Retired Marshal’s comment)

Conclusion Are you a secret disciple? Are you willing to come out into the open?