Women, Pagans, and Pharisees

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Tim Keller

Religion & Spirituality, Religion, Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Christianity, Spirituality

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🗓️ 29 March 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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In the burial of Jesus, we see three classes of people who are brought together by the death of Jesus. There is the Roman centurion, who is a pagan. There are the women who stay with Jesus all through this time. And there’s Joseph of Arimathea, who is a member of the Sanhedrin, a Pharisee, a member of the ruling party. Women, pagans, Pharisees—three groups of people who don’t usually hang out together. Yet something has brought them together. These are three groups all making positive responses to the death of Jesus. What we learn here is 1) the world we all want, 2) the change we need, and 3) how we can get it. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 1, 2007. Series: King's Cross: The Gospel of Mark, Part 2: The Journey to the Cross. Scripture: Mark 15:39-47. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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0:00.0	Today on Gospel and Life, Tim Keller is exploring the life of Jesus as recorded by the Apostle Mark.
0:10.0	It's a fascinating look into the life of Christ as both Savior and Teacher.
0:15.0	After you listen, please consider taking time to rate and review our podcast.
0:19.0	Your review can help others to discover our podcast and experience the hope of the Gospel.
0:24.0	Now here's today's teaching from Dr. Keller.
0:28.0	Tonight's scripture reading is Mark chapter 15 verses 39 through 47.
0:33.0	And when the centurion who stood there in front of Jesus heard his cry and saw how he died,
0:41.0	he said, surely this man was the son of God.
0:46.0	Some women were watching from a distance.
0:48.0	Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger, and of Joseph and Salome.
0:55.0	In Galilee, these women had followed him and cared for his needs.
1:00.0	Many other women who had come with him to Jerusalem were also there.
1:05.0	It was preparation day that is the day before the Sabbath.
1:09.0	So as evening approached, Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the council,
1:14.0	who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body.
1:22.0	Pilate was surprised to hear that he was already dead.
1:25.0	Summoning the centurion, he asked him if Jesus had already died.
1:30.0	When he heard from the centurion that it was so, he gave the body to Joseph.
1:35.0	So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen,
1:41.0	and placed it in a tomb, cut out of rock.
1:44.0	Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb.
1:48.0	Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where he was laid.
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