When Jesus Shows Up

N.T.#384 "When Jesus Shows Up"

Sept. 5, 2024 

Mark 9-Part 1

LET IT GLOW 

What an experience Peter, James, and John had on the Mount of Transfiguration with Jesus. They saw Elijah and Moses conversing with Jesus, Jesus' form changed into His heavenly glory (Shekinah), and God's voice acknowledging Jesus as His Son. (verses 2-7) 

The Law and the prophets pointed to Jesus. the prophets described the Messiah as both a conquering king and a sacrificial martyr-a man who would die to save the people of Israel, (Isaiah 42, 49, 50-53) yet one who would reign forever as their king. (Dan. 7:14, Zech. 9) John the Baptist was a type of Elijah, who was killed. (Swindoll)

Jesus is the Messiah, who would be killed, too, but would rise from the dead. Peter wanted to stay there (mountaintop experience), but they had a mission of sharing the Gospel to the people below.

James was the first of the 12 that died for Christ, and John survived them all, to be the last eyewitness of this glory. (John 1:14, 2 Peter 1:16-18)

The deity of Jesus broke through His humanity so that it was undeniably visible. this glimpse of glory was a sneak peek of the glory of the coming kingdom. (Evans)

Dear on, do you believe Jesus is the Son of God, the Savior, the Messiah? Is your faith the size of a mustard seed? Then that is enough for you to become a child of God.

LET IT GROW 

When Jesus came down from the mountain with the three, He found the scribes questioning the rest of the disciples. (verse 14) In other words," What is the quarrel now?" Apparently, the scribes stopped their questioning since Jesus was present and had no answer.

How did the crowd react? Immediately they were greatly amazed (surprised) and greeted Him. (verse 15)

Are we greatly amazed when Jesus shows up in our life? How do we greet Him?

LET IT GO

Glory and honor and praise to our King Jesus!

What a wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord!