How did Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus demonstrate their faith?

Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus illustrate the transformation from secret discipleship to public confession through their actions surrounding Jesus's burial. Initially secret followers due to fear of the Jewish authorities, they publicly stepped forward to claim and bury Jesus's body. Joseph took on the risk of asking Pilate for Jesus’s body, showing a significant act of faith and bravery (Mark 15:43). Similarly, Nicodemus, who had previously approached Jesus by night, also joined in this important act. This public display of faith not only honored Jesus but also made a statement against the prevailing attitudes of their peers. Their actions call believers today to embody their faith openly.