March 17 Readings Read Mark 14:1-16:8 Myers, Chapters 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, pages 181-212
Background: Women play a particularly significant role throughout Mark’s gospel and especially so in these last chapters. Most biblical scholars agree that the original manuscript ends with 16:8, or perhaps there were multiple versions of the ending in circulation. Staying awake is a metaphor for keeping the faith. The women demonstrate faith-keeping discipleship.