Author Don Schwager, Servants of the Word - Mark 16:1-7 - Luke 23:50-56 - Now there was a man named Joseph from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, who had not consented to their purpose and deed, and he was looking for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.