What We Learn from the Burial of Jesus
Luke 23:50-56 · January 10, 2023
This message explores the burial of Jesus through the story of Joseph of Arimathea and the early church’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 15. It reflects on how believers are united with Christ in His death and resurrection, freed from the law, and called to live for Him.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:08 This is a creed for the early church (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
04:54 We first are introduced to Joseph of Arimathea (Luke 23:50-51)
05:16 Five things about Joseph of Arimathea - #1 He was a council member
05:40 #2 He was a good man
06:43 #3 He had not consented to their decision
07:00 #4 He was from Arimathea - Ramathaim Zophim - Samuel’s birth place
07:54 #5 He was waiting for the Kingdom of God
08:12 John tells us a few more things about Joseph (John 19:38-39)
14:51 Jesus buried in Joseph’s Tomb (Luke 23:52-56)
20:58 We have been buried with Christ
22:42 Romans 6:3-4
25:16 Colossians 2:12
26:01 Galatians 3:27
26:15 Romans 7:4
26:46 We have died in Christ, therefore, we are now living for Him
28:21 Having died in Christ, we are no longer under the Law
29:55 Having died in Christ, we are raised with Him
31:07 Closing prayer
