“NCIS Jerusalem”
John 19:38-42
I. Furtive following
A. Joseph of Arimathea (Matt. 27:57; Mark 15:43; Lk. 23:51)
B. Nicodemus (John 7:48-51)
C. Other disciples (John 12:42; 20:19)
Question: What frightens you about following Jesus?
II. Fearless Faithfulness
A. Publicly asked for the body (38; Mark 15:43)
B. Prepared the body (39-40)
C. Buried the body with honor (41-42; Mt. 27:60; Is. 53:12)
Question: What will you do with the Body? (Lk. 22:19; I Cor. 12:27)