Gospel to a close. Mark again notes the time: it is now Friday evening, the day of preparation for the Sabbath (15:42). Mark introduces Joseph of Arimathea into the story (15:43). He is described as a prominent member of the counsel who was waiting for the kingdom of God. The counsel is likely a reference to the Sanhedrin (at least that seems to be the way Luke interpreted it). Matthew (27:57) and John (19:38) identify him as a disciple (some scholars use this to show how they believe the Gospel