CONVERSATION STARTERS

1. Read Mark 9:2-13.

2. Seeing Jesus More Clearly – The disciples witnessed Jesus’ glory in a moment of discouragement (Mark 8:31-33). How has God revealed his presence to you in difficult seasons? How can seeing Jesus more clearly sustain you when life is hard?

3. The Cross Before the Crown – Peter wanted to build tents, thinking glory had arrived (Mark 9:5–6), but Jesus knew suffering had to come first. Share a time when you wanted to fast-track God’s plan for your life. How does embracing the reality of present struggles while holding onto the promise of future glory shape your faith?

4. Listening to Jesus – The Father’s voice instructs the disciples, “Listen to him!” (Mark 9:7). In the noise of life, how do you actively listen to Jesus? What helps you discern his guidance when facing uncertainty or hardship?

5. Hope in the Journey – The transfiguration points to both suffering and ultimate victory. How does knowing that suffering can be transformed into glory give you hope today? What practices help you stay anchored in God’s promises when life feels overwhelming?

Title: Jesus Transfigures
Reference: Mark 9:2-13
Speaker: Tom Nelson, TomN@cckc.church

– When We Behold Jesus We See His Glory!

– When We Behold Jesus We Listen To His Words!

– When We Behold Jesus We Embrace The Cross For The Crown!

– When you see his crown, you can take up his cross.

– When you behold Jesus you become like him.

We are called to behold Christ so that we may become like Christ. We are called to fix our eyes on Christ (Heb. 12:2) and to “clothe ourselves” with him (Rom. 13:4) In Christianity we look to live. We look to learn. We stamp our souls with the seal of God. ~ Lanta Davis, Becoming by Beholding,The Power of the Imagination in Spiritual Formation