Question

Based on the gospel of Mark's ending, what questions are asked about the passage Mark 16:9-20 and how should the teacher or preacher answer these questions? (200 words)

Answer 1

Mark 16:9-20 has many stories on its name, and it is called a later addition to the Gospel of Mark by most new scholars. The main reason to doubt it because it does not appear in some of the old ancient times witnesses which exist. And it is not covered by many ancient writers. Above that, the ending has a theatrical ending. The question of originality and doubt is been asked about the passage Mark 16:9-20.

But if the last verses of Mark's gospel are left out then the book will not have an proper conclusion. Human writing is filled with mistakes but the Bible is preserved by God’s power, so in this case, teachers and preachers should answer these question from Bible itself, which has got answers to all the question. Teachers and preachers should make understand people that these verses are the inspired part of the word of God, and they are preserved by God. The teacher and preacher should not hide the facts and should answer what is right to the people if they have doubt.

But people will have doubt in their mind, so let it be. People doubt existence of God and have many questions about the creator.