Hope Church LV Sermons The Gospel of Mark | Jesus Is Buried
Aug 3, 2025
Jordan Caro, the Connection Pastor at Hope Church, shares his powerful first sermon focusing on Mark 15:42-47 and the burial of Jesus. He highlights the significant role of Jesus's burial within the gospel narrative, urging listeners to reflect on its importance. Caro discusses Joseph of Arimathea's courageous act of claiming Jesus's body, illustrating faith in the face of societal norms. The conversation also touches on how faith and hope can persevere amidst grief, showing that even in despair, death is merely a doorway, not an end.
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Joseph’s Surprising Courage
- Joseph of Arimathea was a secret disciple who courageously requested Jesus’ body despite risks.
- His faith grew to publicly identify with Jesus, highlighting hope amid fear and danger.
Personal Loss and Hope
- Jordan Caro shared about losing a baby boy at a routine doctor's visit due to no detected heartbeat.
- Despite heartbreak, faith and hope in God's character sustained him and his wife through the waiting.
Confirmed Death Validates Resurrection
- The confirmation of Jesus’ death by Roman authorities is vital proof against resurrection myths.
- Absolute death validates the resurrection as a true miracle, not mere revival.
