In Mark chapter nine is recorded one of the seminal events (for the disciples) in the life of Jesus--the Transfiguration. Matthew and Mark also record this event. Peter, for his part, refers to it in his second general Epistle. Clearly it was an event of great magnitude for these men.
But what really happened there? What was Jesus doing? Was he showing his disciples something important? And what does the placement of this event within the gospel of Mark have to say about its relevance? How does it fit into the narrative? And why Peter, James, and John? Why were they chosen as the three witnesses? Why were Moses and Elijah there?
What does transfiguration even mean? All of this and more I tackle in the sermon I preached from this text just a couple of weeks ago. I even look at how Mark's recording differs from the others. I've linked the sermon below and I hope you will take the time to listen. Be blessed.
Click here: Mark 9:2-13 - The TransfigurationBut what really happened there? What was Jesus doing? Was he showing his disciples something important? And what does the placement of this event within the gospel of Mark have to say about its relevance? How does it fit into the narrative? And why Peter, James, and John? Why were they chosen as the three witnesses? Why were Moses and Elijah there?
What does transfiguration even mean? All of this and more I tackle in the sermon I preached from this text just a couple of weeks ago. I even look at how Mark's recording differs from the others. I've linked the sermon below and I hope you will take the time to listen. Be blessed.
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