Mark 9:2-8 & 11-13

Jesus is Transfigured on the Mountain

 

There he was transfigured before them.

 

3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them.

 

4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.

 

5 Peter said to Jesus, 'Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters -- one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.'

 

6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)

 

Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud.

 

7 'This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!'

 

8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.

 

11 And they asked him, 'Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?'

 

12 Jesus replied, 'To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected?

 

13 But I tell you, Elijah has come, and they have done to him everything they wished, just as it is written about him.'"

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This is the Word of the Lord ... It is meant to change the way that we think, and the way that we live.

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Commentary by Bob Pardue

The transfiguration of Christ

Jesus' meeting with Elijah and Moses shows fulfillment of the Old Testament. Elijah was one of the greatest Prophets and Moses dealt with the law.

 

This transfiguration shows Jesus in authority over both, with God proclaiming that Jesus is the Son of God.

 

We are constantly seeking advice and guidance from many sources, parents, teachers, boss, spouse, etc. but the one who can give us true advice and guidance in the way we live our lives is Christ.

 

In verses 11 and 12 Jesus states that Elijah has come in the form of John the Baptist (Matthew 17:11 - 13), who was the fore teller of Christ Himself.

 

The disciples still could not understand why Jesus had to suffer and die on the cross.

 

The Bible plainly tells us of His death and resurrection for our sins but the disciples only had the Old Testament. They would finally understand after Jesus had died and risen.

 

Peter and the other disciples did not have the power to see into the future so they sometimes doubted; but we cannot use the same excuse for not believing.

 

Let's make God's Word a part of our lives every day so that we can live a life that will come closer to glorifying God.

 

Love in Christ

- Bob

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