Message by Josh Mutter – April 12, 2026
“The earliest manuscripts and some other ancient witnesses do not have Mark 16:9-20.”
Mark 16:1-20 (NIV) “When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”…
Cross Referencing Mark 16:9-20
- Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9-11, John 20:14-18, Luke 8:2)
- Jesus appearing to two disciples (Mark 16:12-13, Luke 24:13-35)
- Jesus appears to the eleven disciples (Mark 16:14, Luke 24:36-44)
- Jesus giving the Great Commission (Mark 16:15-18, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts)
- Jesus’ ascension and the disciples mission (Mark 16:19-20, Luke 24:50-52, Acts 1:1-11)
Concluding Thoughts:
- We can have confidence in the reliability of scripture.
- We are encouraged to exercise caution around our beliefs and practices.
- We are invited to embrace that we are still working out our faith.
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