The Women at the Tomb
According to Mark 16:1, who went to the tomb early on the first day of the week?
Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome (follower of Jesus and mother of James and John)
According to verse 4, what had already happened to the stone when they arrived?
It had been rolled away
According to verse 5, who did the women see inside the tomb?
A young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment
According to verse 6, what key phrase shows Jesus’ victory over death?
“He has risen!”
According to verse 7, who were the women told to tell?
The disciples and Peter
According to Mark 16:1, what did the women bring with them to anoint Jesus' body?
Sweet spices
According to verse 4, how is the stone described?
It was very great (large)
According to verse 5, where was the young man sitting?
On the right side
According to the memory verse, what did the angel say about Jesus’ location?
“He is not here.”
According to Mark 16:7, where would Jesus meet them?
In Galilee
According to Mark 16:2, when did the women arrive at the tomb?
Very early in the morning, at the rising of the sun
According to verse 5, where did the women go after seeing the stone moved?
Into the tomb
According to verse 6, what did the young man tell them not to be?
Be not affrighted (afraid)
According to the memory verse, what were the women told to look at?
The place where they laid Him
According to verse 8, how did the women react after leaving the tomb?
The fled trembling and were amazed
According to verse 3, what concern did the women have on the way to the sepulchre?
Who would roll away the stone?
A sepulchre is a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried.
According to verse 5, what did they feel when they entered?
They were affrighted (scared)
According to verse 6, who did the angel say they were looking for?
Jesus the Nazarene
Please recite the memory verse or a part of it.
“Jesus of Nazareth, which (who) was crucified, He is risen, he is not here!”
According to verse 8, why didn’t they say anything to any man?
They were afraid
Reflecting on Mark 16:3, what can we learn from the women taking action before knowing how their problem would be solved?
It teaches us to take faithful steps forward and trust that God will handle what we cannot.
Based on verse 4, in what ways might God be preparing the way for you before you even see the outcome?
God may be removing obstacles, opening doors, or working in situations behind the scenes before we even realize it.
Reflecting on verse 6, why is it important that God sends messages of “Do not be afraid”?
Fear can block faith. God wants to calm our fears so we can trust Him and believe His message with confidence.
Reflecting on the memory verse, how does Jesus rising from the dead change everything for believers?
It proves His power over sin and death and gives hope of eternal life.
Reflecting on verse 8, when have you been afraid to share good news about Jesus, and what can help you overcome that fear?
Sometimes we may feel afraid to share good news about Jesus because we worry about what others might think or how they might respond. We can overcome that fear by trusting God, asking the Holy Spirit for courage, and remembering the truth of the resurrection.