Our Big Idea:

Jesus is transfigured and the disciples behold His glory

2 Parts

1) 1-7 Jesus revealed
2) 8-13 Jesus reveals

2 Parts

1) 1-7 Jesus revealed

“The word transfigured describes a change on the outside that comes from the inside. It is the opposite of “masquerade,” which is an outward change that does not come from within. Jesus allowed His glory to radiate through His whole being, and the mountaintop became a Holy of Holies!”

Warren Wiersbe

“Peter was so excited and scared he just had to say something. His mind would only catch up with his words after the cross and the resurrection. We will never understand the person and work of Christ apart from the cross and resurrection. Leave them out, and He is at best a moralist and at worst a self-destructive fool. Leave out the cross, and there is no atonement. Leave out the resurrection, and there is no victory over sin. In sinful weakness we would avoid the cross, stay on the mountain, and make ourselves comfortable. In contrast Jesus will embrace the cross, ascend Calvary’s hill, and drink the cup of suffering filled with the wrath of God.”

Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Mark

“The whole conclusion of the vision was calculated to leave a lasting impression on the minds of the three disciples. It taught them in the most striking manner, that their Lord was far above them and the prophets, as the master of the house is above the servants, and that they must in all things believe, follow, obey, trust, and hear Him.

J.C. Ryle

2 Parts

1) 1-7 Jesus revealed
2) 8-13 Jesus reveals