1. Gospel of Mark Part V Events after the Passion Ascension Mens Bible Study

2. Review Session One: An overview of the Gospel of Mark Session One: An overview of the Gospel of Mark Session Two: Preparation for Jesus public ministry Session Two: Preparation for Jesus public ministry Session Three: Calling the disciples and naming the Apostles. Calling of todays priests Session Three: Calling the disciples and naming the Apostles. Calling of todays priests Session Four: Jesus established his authority, taught his disciples and gave authority to the apostles. Session Four: Jesus established his authority, taught his disciples and gave authority to the apostles. Session Five: Jesus revealed his mystery to the apostles and disciples. Session Five: Jesus revealed his mystery to the apostles and disciples. Session Six: Jesus experiences His Passion Session Six: Jesus experiences His Passion

3. EVENTS AFTER THE DEATH OF JESUS The Resurrection The Resurrection Appearances Appearances Commissioning of the Elders Commissioning of the Elders The Ascension of Jesus The Ascension of Jesus

4. The Resurrection Easter Morning Easter Morning Fulfillment of Jesus own prophesies: Mk 8:31; 9:31; 10:34; 14:28 Fulfillment of Jesus own prophesies: Mk 8:31; 9:31; 10:34; 14:28 First day of the week: Acts 20:7 First day of the week: Acts 20:7 Young Man – (an angel of the Lord – Matthew 28:2) Young Man – (an angel of the Lord – Matthew 28:2) He has risen – Greatest miracle of history. A Glorious accomplishment of the Trinity He has risen – Greatest miracle of history. A Glorious accomplishment of the Trinity The Father and Son – John 10:17-18 The Father and Son – John 10:17-18 Holy Spirit – Romans 1:4 Holy Spirit – Romans 1:4

5. Appearances of the Risen Christ Mary Magdalene – Mark 16:9, John 20:11-18 Mary Magdalene – Mark 16:9, John 20:11-18 Other Women – Mt 28:8-10 Other Women – Mt 28:8-10 Peter – Luke 24:34 Peter – Luke 24:34 Ten Disciples –John 20:19-25 Ten Disciples –John 20:19-25 The Eleven – (10 plus Judas) John 20-26-29 The Eleven – (10 plus Judas) John 20-26-29 At his Ascension –Mark 16:19-20, Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:4-12 At his Ascension –Mark 16:19-20, Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:4-12 Disciples on Road to Emmaus – Mark 16:12-13, Luke 24:13-35 Disciples on Road to Emmaus – Mark 16:12-13, Luke 24:13-35 In Galilee – Matt 28:16-20, John 21:1-24 In Galilee – Matt 28:16-20, John 21:1-24 500 People- 1 Cor 15:6 500 People- 1 Cor 15:6 James and other Apostles– 1 Cor 15:7 James and other Apostles– 1 Cor 15:7 Paul on Road to Damascus – Acts 9:1-6; 22:1-10; 26:1-12-18; 1 Cor 15:8 Paul on Road to Damascus – Acts 9:1-6; 22:1-10; 26:1-12-18; 1 Cor 15:8 What makes the appearances of the Christ so important to our faith?

6. Commissioning of the Elders Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:16-20 Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus Confers his authority upon the Apostles Jesus Confers his authority upon the Apostles Go evangelize: Go evangelize: Catechize Catechize Sacraments – baptize Sacraments – baptize Fulfillment of O.T. promise to Abraham that all the nations will be blessed Fulfillment of O.T. promise to Abraham that all the nations will be blessed Sacraments: Baptism is first step in sanctification and participation in the church Sacraments: Baptism is first step in sanctification and participation in the church How do we relate to the commissioning of the first elders?

7. The Ascension Taken up into heaven Taken up into heaven 40 days after his resurrection ( Acts:1:3) 40 days after his resurrection ( Acts:1:3) Enthroned as King and Judge (Col 3:1, Heb 12:2) Enthroned as King and Judge (Col 3:1, Heb 12:2) The Ascension of the Christ is critical or central to our Catholic Faith. Why?

8. A Gospel with Three Endings Three endings Three endings 16:8 Oldest known ending 16:8 Oldest known ending Shorter Ending Shorter Ending 16:9 Longer Ending 16:9 Longer Ending Oldest ending Oldest ending May have been the original ending, but doesnt make sense May have been the original ending, but doesnt make sense Manuscript may have lost the last portion Manuscript may have lost the last portion Shorter ending – likely added by a scribe to add an ending of some sort to the book Shorter ending – likely added by a scribe to add an ending of some sort to the book Longer Ending – Makes the most sense – Surely Mark (with Peter as his source) would have included the appearances and the Ascension in his writing. Longer Ending – Makes the most sense – Surely Mark (with Peter as his source) would have included the appearances and the Ascension in his writing.

9. Our Next Study What shall we study What shall we study Leader? Leader? When do we start? When do we start? Time Time Frequency Frequency