Memory Verse - Matthew 27:59-61
Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.
Key Issue:
Who knew where the tomb was?
- 2 Mary's
- Soldiers
- Joseph
Today how would you know where someone was recently burried?
- Distributed Dirt/Rocks
- Plants trampled/destroyed
Why have a funeral? Side topic with Dave, Amar, and Kyler?
- Honor the person. - Kyler
- Support Family. - Amar
- Proper Edicate. - Kyler
- Great time to share the gospel. - Dave
- To spend time making changes to your priorities. - Dave
Christian Defense
- Too Many Eye witness accounts
- New grave site not easily missed