Scripture Reading

Now when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him. When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb, and departed. And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb. Matthew 27:57-61

Reflection Questions

• Think about the disciples’ journey through Friday night and Saturday as outlined in the video. How does the Gospel story help you see Jesus’ first generation of followers as real men and women? How can this awareness call you into the Gospel story this Easter?
• The disciples’ first Saturday step was to do what they could during the dark moments. Consider a dark moment around you right now. How does the first step as a faithful Jesus follower help you see your next step? Do you see that next step as good enough or as a failure to overcome the darkness? Why?
• After doing what they could, the ladies rested on the Sabbath. How can rest in the Creator of life bless you in difficult times? What obstacles do you face in resting? How can you overcome those barriers this Easter?