This morning we have some amazing text, as we finish off the 27th Chapter in the Gospel of Matthew.

In our text we will meet Joseph of Arimathea. A secret disciple of Jesus, a member of the Sanhedrin, and a very rich man. We will read how Joseph and Nicodemas lovingly take down the body of Jesus from the cross, wash it, anoint it with spices, and lay it in a tomb.

We will also see some text, only found in the Gospel of Matthew, where the chief priests and Pharisees go to Pilate and request that the tomb be made secure. They knew that Jesus said he would arise on the third day and they did not want to take any chances that the disciples might steal the body and then tell everyone that he had risen.

And we will talk about what sacrifice really looks like.

Last Thing.....Prayer service is next Sunday at 4PM, not this Sunday.