Bible Study: The Burial and Resurrection

Opening Hymn: LSB 709

Psalm 23

Creed (Back Cover)

Lord’s Prayer (Back Cover)

1) The Burial

a) Who is the man who asks for Jesus body?

i) What else do we know about Him?

ii) Who else was with Him?

b) Why do they treat Jesus’ body so well?

i) How does this compare to what we do when someone dies?

ii) Should there treatment of Jesus inform our treatment of our loved ones?

c) What are the Pharisees concerned about?

i) Explain what they mean by “third day”

ii) How does Pilate handle the situation?

2) The Resurrection

a) What does the angel make a point to confirm?

b) Why do both Jesus and the angel say, “Do not be afraid?”

c) What does the council seek to do?

i) Why?

ii) Are they lying or do they not believe?

Closing Prayer: Luther’s Morning Prayer, pg. 327