Mark 9:2–8 (NLT) 2 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed, 3 and his clothes became dazzling white, far whiter than any earthly bleach could ever make them. 4 Then Elijah and Moses appeared and began talking with Jesus. 5 Peter exclaimed, “Rabbi, it’s wonderful for us to be here! Let’s make three shelters as memorials—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 He said this because he didn’t really know what else to say, for they were all terrified. 7 Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son. Listen to him.” 8 Suddenly, when they looked around, Moses and Elijah were gone, and they saw only Jesus with them. I. of Jesus Mark 9:2–4 (NLT) 2 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed, 3 and his clothes became dazzling white, far whiter than any earthly bleach could ever make them. 4 Then Elijah and Moses appeared and began talking with Jesus. “In Christ, we see the splendor of the eternal God. He is the ‘brightness of the Father's glory’ (Hebrews 1:3), and this brightness is not borrowed or fading, but His own eternal brilliance.” ~ John Owen, The Glory of Christ WHAT NOW? Let his glory stir your love & deepen your faith. II. of Jesus Mark 9:5-6 (NLT) 5 Peter exclaimed, “Rabbi, it’s wonderful for us to be here! Let’s make three shelters as memorials—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 He said this because he didn’t really know what else to say, for they were all terrified. WHAT NOW? Don’t stop following Jesus at your mountaintop. III. of Jesus Mark 9:7-8 (NLT) 7 Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son. Listen to him.” 8 Suddenly, when they looked around, Moses and Elijah were gone, and they saw only Jesus with them. “Before the suffering of Christ is revealed, His glory must first be seen, lest the disciples despair in the hour of His affliction.” ~ Thomas Boston WHAT NOW? Be careful not to only acknowledge & admire Jesus – listen to & obey him. Continuing The Conversation 1. Since the disciples’ view of Jesus was transformed on the mountain, how has your understanding of Jesus grown or changed over time? Were there any key moments that shaped your faith? 2. How might you train yourself to “listen to Jesus” (v. 7) above the competing voices of culture, fear, or personal desires? 3. In what areas of your life do you struggle to trust that suffering (cross) and sacrifice can lead to greater glory (crown) in Jesus? 4. How does seeing Jesus in His glory change the way you worship, pray, and live daily?