Synopsis: Although there is suffering, there is the hope of future glory to come!

1. Transfiguration Glory (v. 1-8)

2. Suffering Before Glorification (v. 9-13)

Key Verse: 2 Peter 1:16, "For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty."

Synopsis: The call to being a Christian is a call of the complete surrender of one's life

1. Are You Willing to Die for Christ (v. 34-37)

2. Are You Willing to Be Shamed for Christ (v. 38)

Key verse: Mark 8:34b, "“If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and

take up his cross and follow Me."

Synopsis: Until God opens eyes that are blind, we are unable to see who Jesus really

is....

Key verse: Matthew 16:16b, "“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”