Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Matt Wietfeldt, Director of Admissions and the Christ Academy program at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Mark 15:42-47. St. Mark continues his slow, detailed account through the events of Jesus’ passion as he records Jesus’ burial. Because Jesus died and was buried on Good Friday, His prediction of His third day resurrection remains intact. As a member of the Sanhedrin who is also rich, Joseph of Arimathea seems like an unlikely disciple of Jesus. Yet he, like Simeon, Anna, and other saints, is looking for the kingdom of God in Jesus. Through Spirit-given boldness, Joseph takes a political and religious risk in asking Pilate for permission to bury Jesus. Pilate’s surprise at Jesus’ death is due to its speed; crucifixion often took days. The investigation that happens assures us that Jesus did, in fact, die. Joseph shows great care and love in his burial of his Lord. The women see the precise location of Jesus’ tomb, establishing them as faithful wi