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Repeated rejection leads up ultimate rejection 

Repeated rejection leads up ultimate rejection.

Jesus upends the expectations about the messiah, and shows his disciples what it means to follow him.

Jesus upends the expectations about the messiah, and shows his disciples what it means to follow him.

As we journey through the events in the Gospel of Mark, there are certain moments that stand out as radiant peaks, unforgettable moments of miraculous healing, or transformational teaching, many of which reveal the divine nature of Jesus and really point to what the life of a disciple, or student of Jesus looks like. Well, our text today is one of those brilliant moments where we’re drawn in to a sacred encounter, a moment where the veil between the earthly and the heavenly is momentarily lifted, and the brilliance of Jesus's divinity is unveiled before the eyes of just a few select disciples. 

Jesus values a humble persistent spirit that will not give up.

Jesus values a humble persistent spirit that will not give up.

Being right with God requires a heart that is pure, not merely outward purity. 

Being right with God requires a heart that is pure, not merely outward purity. 

Jesus is Lord of all and can be trusted to bring peace in the storms of life.