Apparently having another child takes time and energy. After 3 weeks I am finally remembering just how much. So I've missed a couple days of reading. I'm not going to let that stop me or deter me in any way from striving for a chapter a day. To capture the spirit of Dori from Finding Nemo, "Just keep digging!"
1. What stood out to me from this chapter?
Both chapter 15 and chapter 16 ironically start out "very early" in the morning on their respective days. When I think of very early, I have memories of waking up to see the sunrise. Now that I have kids I'm up almost everyday for the sunrise, and everyday it nearly takes my breath away. It's so beautiful, and it is different everyday. When the sun comes up, it chases the dark away and brings hope for a brand new day. When Jesus, Son of God, rose from the dead, he also sent the disciples to be the light of the world bringing the hope of the gospel message where they went. So whenever I see the sun rise, I remember the Son rising.
2. How does this relate to any other Scripture I know?
The resurrection account is also found in every other Gospel in the last chapter. But what caught my attention was this brief mention of how Jesus appeared to two of them while they were on the road. I'm sure this is referring in short about the "Road to Emmaus" story found in Luke 24.
3. What does this mean for my life?
For me, this chapter was just a really good chance to quiet my mind and be reminded of the good news of the gospel. This basic message that Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again never gets old, and it is good to be reminded of.
4. What questions do I have about this passage?
It says that Mark 16:9-20 doesn't appear in some of the earliest manuscripts and dead sea scrolls. So I want to know why it doesn't.
Those are my thoughts for the day, I'd love to hear yours. KEEP DIGGING IN!
In Christ,
Dan
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