Scripture:
“38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. 39 Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds in weight. 40 So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews.”
Discussion Questions:
John tells us that Joseph was a secret disciple because he feared the Jews. Is Joseph’s fear to follow Jesus publicly something you struggle with, as well? What are some things that contribute to this fear?
Why is the fear of man dangerous?
Why do you think Joseph and Nicodemus became bold enough to become public disciples of Jesus after Jesus died?
What is the significance of Nicodemus bringing such an abundance of myrrh and aloes to Jesus’ burial?