Jesus true divine nature is displayed to His disciples. The significance of the Transfiguration, before Peter, James, and John transformed their understanding of His divine glory.

Sermon Notes

Mark 9:1 Jesus tells His disciples some there will not die before they see the kingdom of God come with power

Mark 9:2 & 3 Jesus takes 3 of His disciples up a mountain and they see Him transfigured

Mark 9:4 Elijah and Moses have a conversation with Jesus

Mark 9:5 & 6 Peter suggests that 3 tabernacles be built since he didn’t know what to say

Mark 9:7 & 8 A cloud forms covering Elijah and Moses and a voice says that Jesus is His beloved Son, listen to Him and Jesus is left by Himself

Mark 9:9 Jesus tells the 3 not to tell anyone what they saw until after Jesus’ resurrection

Mark 9:10 Disciples discuss among themselves what rising from the dead means

Mark 9:11 – 13 A question-and-answer period about Elijah coming before the Messiah