Gather Up the Courage and Do What Is Right

Note from today’s Bible reading: Mark 15-16

Joseph of Arimathea was “a prominent member of the Council” (Mark 15:43). This body of Jewish leaders coerced Pilate into having Jesus crucified. However, Luke noted in his account that Joseph “had not consented to their plan and action” (Luke 23:51). John indicated that this man was “a disciple of Jesus, but a secret one for fear of the Jews” (John 19:…