Christ Community - Downtown Campus
Mark: Cross Before Crown - September 7 | Downtown
Jesus Transfigures - 9:00,10:45 AM & ON-DEMAND
Locations & Times
Christ Community - Downtown Campus
208 W 19th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Sunday 7:00 AM
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?
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: Gabe Coyle, GabeC@cckc.church
Reference: Mark 9:2-13
Speaker: Gabe Coyle, GabeC@cckc.church
What are we supposed to see when God pulls back the curtain on Jesus?
– Jesus is the King of the Universe.
– Jesus is the crucified and risen King of the Universe.
– Following Jesus means wearing the cross before the crown ourselves.
Keep the crown before you as the cross is on you.
– Listen to Jesus in prayer daily.
– Behold Jesus daily.
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