NT Characters: Joseph of Arimathea

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/josar/">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Joseph of Arimathea in the N.T.:</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Matt 27:57-60</li><li>Mark 15:43-46</li><li>Luke 23:50-53</li><li>John 19:38-42</li></ul><p><strong>What do we learn from Joseph?</strong></p><ul><li>Take a stand: sometimes deeds speak more loudly than words.</li><li>There may be times when our discipleship will be more public.</li><li>Be invested emotionally <i>and </i>financially in your faith.</li><li>Find strength in another believer (as Joseph partnered with Nicodemus).</li><li>Sometimes we need to speak up!</li></ul><p><strong>Joseph in tradition</strong></p><ul><li>Patron saint of undertakers</li><li>Tie to Britain and Holy Grail (some traditions as late as the 9th C).</li><li>Some 2nd and 3rd century traditions of Christianity in Britain.</li><li>See <i>The Gospel of Nicodemus, The Narrative of Joseph, </i>and <i>The Passing of Mary.</i></li></ul>