"Short-changing the Resurrection" - Mark 16:1-8 - (April 12, 2020 - EASTER SUNDAY)

<p>Most every Easter, John 20 is read as the ultimate narrative for the resurrection. &nbsp;It is the g-to text for Easter; Mark 16:1-8 is not. &nbsp;In most lectionaries it is avoided or simply not read. &nbsp;It is not dramatic at all. &nbsp;It leaves you hanging. &nbsp;The women who go to the tomb leave running from it in fear and bewilderment. &nbsp;They don't even see Jesus. &nbsp;What was Mark thinking? &nbsp;Is part of the text of Mark missing? &nbsp;The Gospel ends at verse 8, however, in most bibles verses 9-20 have a note saying, "these verses are not found in the most reliable, or older manuscripts." &nbsp;What does this mean? &nbsp;Does it mean Mark is missing something here? &nbsp;I assure you he is not....and here is why.....</p>