The Essential Jesus as Revealed in the Gospel of Mark

MARK 16:9-20

Kevin DeYoung

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John 17:17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.

- Jesus praying for His followers the night

before His crucifixion

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The Essential Jesus as Revealed in the Gospel of Mark

MARK 16:9-20

Mark 16:9-20

[The earliest

manuscripts and some

other ancient

witnesses do not

have Mark 16:9-20.]

Mark 16:9-20

Textual criticism compares manuscripts or copies of

documents with one another in an attempt to

arrive at a reasonable sense of what the original document actually said.  

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Mark 16:9-20

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Writings Surviving Manuscripts (full or

partial)Plato

Aristotle

Caesar

Homer

New Testament

7

5

10

600

Over 24,000!

Mark 16:9-20

Mark 16:9-20

“textual variants”

“The original documents of the New Testament have been lost, but their

contents have been faithfully preserved in thousands of

copies. Today we are certain of about 99 percent of the original wording. In no place is the deity of

Christ or his bodily resurrection called into question by textual variants. Although much of the

wording of the text has undergone change over the centuries, the core

truth-claims of Christianity have remained intact.” (Daniel Wallace)

“Some ancient manuscripts of Mark’s Gospel contain these verses and others do not, which presents a puzzle for scholars who specialize in the history of such manuscripts.”

“The external evidence strongly suggests these verses were not originally part of Mark’s Gospel … The internal evidence from this passage also weighs heavily against Mark’s authorship. Since, in spite of all these considerations of the likely unreliability of this section, it is possible to be wrong on the issue, thus, it is good to consider the meaning of this passage and leave it in the text.”

Mark 16:9-20

Mark 16:8And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Mark 16:9-20

"It is difficult to believe that Mark ended his Gospel with verse 8 unless he was interrupted. A leaf or column may have been torn off at the end of the papyrus roll."

Mark 16:9-20 (R. C. Sproul)

“It is believed that early in the second century, the Christian church wanted to give an appropriate conclusion to the abrupt ending of Mark, so this

section of 12 verses was added based on what the Apostles recalled and the

other gospel writers had said. The doctrines in this section are consistent with what is taught

elsewhere in the New Testament. Therefore we can read this

passage with confidence and profit.”

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 16:9-11Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept. But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionJohn 20:13-14They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.”  Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionJohn 20:13-14Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher).

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 16:11 But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 16:12-13After these things he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them.

Appearances, Assignment and

Ascension

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 16:12-13After these things he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them.

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 16:14 Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen.

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 4:40“Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?”

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 16:15And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.”

Appearances, Assignment and

Ascension1 Corinthians 15:3-5For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to . . .

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 16:16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 16:17-18And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.

The Analogy of the Faith

Allow Scripture to interpret Scripture.

Appearances, Assignment and

Ascension2 Corinthians 12:12The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works.

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionHebrews 2:3-5How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 16:17-18And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 16:19So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. 

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionJohn 16:7-8 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.

Appearances, Assignment and

AscensionMark 16:20And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.

TODAY’S TAKEAWAY

“Though these verses were likely added to Scripture, the underlying message fits with what we see elsewhere in Scripture: our God will enable the followers of Christ to fulfill his purposes in their lives.”

In spite of who we are!

Today’s Takeaway

Although we as God’s messengers may be frail and

at times downright fail …

Today’s Takeaway

Mark 16:9-11Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept. But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

Today’s Takeaway

Mark 16:12-13After these things he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country.  And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them.

Today’s Takeaway

Mark 16:14Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. 

Today’s Takeaway

Although we as God’s messengers may be frail and

at times downright fail …Our God is pleased to allow his power to work through us

to impact our world!

Today’s Takeaway

Mark 16:14Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. 

Today’s Takeaway

Mark 16:15And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” 

Today’s Takeaway

2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us

Today’s Takeaway

Although we as God’s messengers may be frail and

at times downright fail …Our God is pleased to allow his power to work through us

to impact our world!

Are YOU willing to believe that God will use YOU? And

in that faith, step out to share the GOOD NEWS about

Jesus with someone this week?