The Resurrection: A Miraculous Mark 16 Story
It was still dark when Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome set out to visit Jesus’ tomb. As they walked, their hearts were heavy with grief and sadness. When they arrived at the tomb, they were shocked to find the stone had been rolled away, and the entrance to the tomb was open.
As they cautiously entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side. The man said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him."
The women were filled with fear and amazement, and they quickly left the tomb, running to tell the disciples what they had seen. But the disciples did not believe them.
Later that same day, Jesus appeared to two of his disciples as they were walking along the road to Emmaus. The disciples did not recognize him at first, but as they talked and shared their grief, Jesus revealed himself to them. Their hearts burned within them as Jesus explained the scriptures and helped them understand that he had to suffer and die before he could be resurrected.
When the two disciples returned to Jerusalem, they found the other disciples gathered together in a locked room, still mourning Jesus’ death. Suddenly, Jesus appeared among them, saying "Peace be with you." The disciples were overjoyed to see him, but they still struggled to believe that he had truly risen from the dead.
Over the next few weeks, Jesus appeared to the disciples several more times, proving that he had indeed risen from the dead. He gave them the Great Commission to go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation, and then he ascended into heaven, sitting at the right hand of God.
The Resurrection is a miraculous event that changed the course of human history. It is a reminder that death has no power over us and that Jesus is alive and active in our world today. As Mark 16:15 says, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." We are called to share the good news of Jesus’ resurrection with everyone we meet, so that they too may experience the life-changing power of the Resurrection.