NT Characters: Joseph of Arimathea

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