1. Gospel Reading: Mark 16:1 – 8

2. Mark 16:1 – 8
1 After the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices to go and anoint the body of Jesus.
2 Very early on Sunday morning, at sunrise, they went to the tomb. 3-4 On the way they said to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” (It was a very large stone.) Then they looked up and saw that the stone had already been rolled back.

3. Mark 16:1 – 8
5 So they entered the tomb, where they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe—and they were alarmed.
6 “Don't be alarmed,” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is not here—he has been raised! Look, here is the place where he was placed.

4. Mark 16:1 – 8
7 Now go and give this message to his disciples, including Peter: ‘He is going to Galilee ahead of you; there you will see him, just as he told you.’”
8 So they went out and ran from the tomb, distressed and terrified. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.

5. Mark 16:1 – 8

6. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story

7. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story
V1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body.

8. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story Sabbath was over:
1. Law of the Sabbath, lifted for now
V1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body.

9. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story Sabbath was over:
1. Law of the Sabbath, lifted for now
2. Suggests women have been waiting
V1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body.

10. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About women wanting to honour Christ
V1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body.

11. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About women wanting to honour Christ
V2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”

12. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About women wanting to honour Christ
V2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”

13. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About women wanting to honour Christ
…. the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away

14. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About women wanting to honour Christ
- And God making way for them
…. the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away

15. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About women wanting to honour Christ
- And God making way for them
Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
…. the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away

16. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About women wanting to honour Christ
- And God making way for them
Psalm 139: 1 You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely.
…. the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away

17. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About women wanting to honour Christ
- And God making way for them
V6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here.

18. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About Jesus’ resurrection
V6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here.

19. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About Jesus’ resurrection
Message that brings comfort
V6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here.

20. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About Jesus’ resurrection
Message that brings comfort
V7 …go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’ ”

21. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About Jesus’ resurrection
Message that brings comfort
About God’s love and mercy
V7 …go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’ ”

22. Mark 16:1 – 8 The Easter Story About Jesus’ resurrection
Message that brings comfort
About God’s love and mercy
Read Scriptures and Pray always
And pass on the Easter message to all people