51-Mark: “He is Risen: Now What? (Mark 16:9–20)-Sermon

February 2, 2026

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In Mark 16:9–20, the resurrection doesn’t end with an empty tomb—it steps into the room. The risen Christ meets His followers in their grief, confronts their unbelief, restores the fallen, and turns fearful disciples into sent witnesses. What begins with trembling at the tomb moves toward a global commission—because Jesus is not only alive… He reigns.
This final message in our 51-part journey through Mark presses one question home: If He is risen, will we respond? Christ calls us to believe, to obey, to identify with Him without hesitation, and to carry the gospel to every person—trusting the Lord to confirm His Word and strengthen His people.
📖 Passage: Mark 16:9–20

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0:00 Introduction — Fear, glory, and “Now what?”
1:30 Mark 16:9 — Jesus appears to Mary first
1:44 The ending question — Manuscripts & tone shift
2:34 Illustration — “End credits” epilogue
3:30 From silence to witness — Jesus steps in
3:57 Mark 16:10 — Mary goes to mourning disciples
4:23 “Do not be afraid” — Jesus steadies His people
4:46 Peter named — Grace, restoration, reconciliation
6:58 The disciples’ grief — Why they still weep
8:40 Mark 16:11 — They heard… and didn’t believe
9:12 Peter runs — Linen cloths and marveling
9:52 Mark 16:12–13 — Emmaus: Jesus opens Scripture
15:45 Mark 16:14 — Jesus rebukes unbelief, speaks peace
16:35 Thomas absent — The Eleven still the Eleven
17:10 “Unless I see…” — Demanding proof
18:25 Mercy to doubters — Thomas’ confession
19:12 Mark 16:15–16 — Go preach; believe; baptism explained
22:26 Mark 16:17–18 — Signs fulfilled in Acts
23:30 Acts 28 — Malta, viper, and God’s purpose
26:35 Mark 16:20 — Signs confirm the Word
27:24 Mark 16:19 — Ascension and the right hand of God
28:11 Conclusion — 51 messages: restored and sent