Only Jesus (Mark 9:2-10, 30-32)

Only Jesus (Mark 9:2-10, 30-32)

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)

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