Easter at Christmas - The Gospel According to Mark: Following Jesus (Ch 15:40-16:8)

There is an unexpectedness about Christmas. Even though the Scriptures had spoken in detail about the coming Messiah, the people did not expect him to arrive as a baby born in a stable. Likewise, even though Jesus had told his disciples he would die and rise again, the women were dismayed and afraid when they found the empty tomb. God does not always do what we expect, but he always does what he says, and Jesus' birth and resurrection mark the fulfillment of God's promise to save his people from their sins. In this episode, we celebrate the good news of Easter at Christmas.