Mark 9:1-13

Mark 9:1-13

1. The first thing which demands our notice in these verses, is the marvelous vision they contain of the glory which Christ and His people shall have at His second coming.
2. The second thing which demands our notice in this passage, is the strong expression of the apostle Peter, when he saw his Lord transfigured.
3. The last thing which demands our notice in this passage is the distinct testimony which it bears to Christ's office and dignity, as the promised Messiah.

"The vision of the holy mount is a gracious pledge that glorious things are in store for the people of God. Their crucified Savior shall come again in power and great glory. His saints shall all come with Him, and are in safe keeping until that happy day."

"Let us look forward, and try to form some idea of the pleasure which the saints shall experience, when they shall at last meet the Lord Jesus at His second coming, and meet to part no more."

"The grand question that concerns us all is not so much what man says, or ministers say--what the Church says, or what councils say--but what says Christ? Him let us hear. In Him let us abide. On him let us lean. To Him let us look. He and He only will never fail us, never disappoint us, and never lead us astray."

Questions:

1. When tempted or doubting, do we find comfort in the hope that God has promised? Does this future grace give us grace for today?

2. With that in mind, when was the last time we sought to form some idea of the pleasure that will be ours at the second coming of Christ? When we do, do we find joy and strength from the thought of it?

3. The Father tells us to listen to His Son. Have these words directed and brought clarity to our daily lives? How helpful in a world with so many voices vying for our attention!