Mark 9:2-10, 30-32
I. The divine majesty of Jesus (9:2-3)
- A. The “inner circle” apostles witnessed this event (2 Peter 1:16; John 1:14)
B. What they witnessed was impossible by human standards
C. We must also be “transformed” as followers of Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 12:2)
II. The divine authority of Jesus (9:4-8)
- A. Elijah (the prophets) and Moses (the Law)
B. Everything they represented pointed to Jesus and was fulfilled by Jesus (Matthew 5:17; Luke 24:44)
C. They are no longer the standard of authority; Jesus is! (Col. 2:13-14)
D. God says: “Hear Him!”
III. The divine mission of Jesus (9:9-10, 30-32)
- A. His betrayal (Psalm 41:9)
B. His murder (Isaiah 53:7-9)
C. His resurrection (Psalm 16:10; the sign of Jonah: Matthew 12:40)