The Son’s True Glory! – Part 2

Mark 9

Purpose: seeing the glory of King Jesus who came to save, fulfilling the Law
                and prophets

Review: The Son’s True Glory Revealed (Mark 9:2-13) 

     - Significance of Moses & Elijah/John The Baptist (Mal 4:5–6; Psalm 118:22)

     - The Messiah is the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53:3

     - The consummation and convergence of all of God’s Revelation in Jesus Christ   
        “This is My beloved Son, Listen to Him!” (9:7)

     - See 1 Peter 1:16-21 - We have absolute confidence to believe the in the Living Word - Jesus Christ, and His Written Word in the Scriptures!

1. The Son’s Power Engaged (Mark 9:14-29)
        - “I do believe, help my unbelief!” (v. 24)
        - Pray earnestly to the Lord! (v. 29)
        - Where people believe Jesus is King, demons are powerless!

2. The Son’s Gospel Foretold (Mark 9:30-32)
        - The first time Jesus prophesied His death and resurrection in Mark 8:31
        - Jesus continued to teach them about His death and resurrection in Mark 9:9, 31
        - The Transfiguration of Jesus witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus!
            Both reveal the Son’s True glory!

3. The Son’s Kingdom Organized (Mark 9:33-50)
        - Jesus teaches the “first shall be last” (9:33-37)
        - The Kingdom of Jesus rises above petty rivalries (9:38-40)
        - Jesus’ strong statements about Life & Death, Heaven & Hell (9:40-48):
        “Enter Life” = “Enter the Kingdom of God” – This is Heaven (vv. 43, 45, 47)
        Death – This is Hell (vv. 43-44, 45-46, 47-48) quoting Isaiah 66:24
        - Jesus calls us to be peaceful servants (9:49-50)
        - Where Jesus is King, the leaders are servants!
        - Where Jesus is King, disciples repent from sin and prepare for Heaven!

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the King who came to save sinners from hell!