An Odd Ending

Series: Gospel of Mark

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Sermon: An Odd Ending We conclude our study in the Gospel of Mark with an odd ending. The earliest manuscripts of Mark’s Gospel end with verse 8 of chapter 16—an odd conclusion that surprises us. As we have discovered, Mark’s Gospel moves fast, and there is a pattern of fear in response to Jesus’ power. This odd and abrupt ending, with the women’s fearful reaction, forces us to wrestle with our own response to Jesus.