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Anonymous Disciples
John 19:38-42
I.
Introduction – Anonymity
a. Anonymity, adjective "anonymous", is derived from the
Greek word ἀνωνυμία, anonymia, meaning "without a
name" or "namelessness".
In colloquial use,
"anonymous" is used to describe situations where the
acting person's name is unknown.
It can be said as not
using your own name, simply.
b.
What is the appeal
i. Safe
ii.
Unaccountable
iii.
Can be a hypocrit
c.
In being disciples we will put off any possibility of
continued anonymity
i. God wants bold witnesses not hidden faith
II.
Undercover/Secret/Anonymous Disciples
a.
Joseph of Arimathea
i. Rich man – Matthew 27:57
ii.
Disciple of Jesus – verse 38
1. Matthew 27:57 Now when evening had come,
there came a rich man from Arimathea,
named Joseph, who himself had also
become a disciple of Jesus.
iii.
Prominent Council member
1. Pharisee
2. Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathea, a
prominent council member, who was
himself waiting for the kingdom of God,
coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate
and asked for the body of Jesus.
iv.
Good and Just
1.
He did not consent to the killing of Jesus
a. Luke 23:51 He had not consented to
their decision and deed.
He was from
Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who
himself was also waiting for the kingdom
of God.
v. Mentioned in all four Gospels.
b.
Nicodemus
i. Mentioned only in the Gospel of John
ii.
Every time he is mentioned, it is also mentioned
how he came at night
1.
Out of fear
2. Or out of convenience
a. Pharisees and Rabbis busy during day
c.
Anonymous Disiple
i. Human standpoint –for fear of the Jews
ii.
Divine standpoint – protected to be available to
give Jesus a rich burial
III.
Progressive Growth
a. John 12:42–43 Nevertheless even among the rulers
many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees
they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of
the synagogue; 43 for they loved the praise of men
more than the praise of God.
b.
Joseph and Nicodemus request the body
i. Stood for Jesus
ii.
Place self in danger
iii.
With friends
iv.
With Pilate: rival King
1. "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18)
2. "Fruitful in every good work and increasing in
the knowledge of God" (Colossians 1:10)
c.
Remarkably at a time when the professed disciples of
Jesus abandoned Him, here were two standing for Him
d.
Starts with salvation
i.
When we confess the name of Jesus as Lord and
Savior
ii.
Born-again
iii.
Begin the process of sanctification
e. Continues on with a process of growth known as
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