22, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Lee Heyward PASSAGE


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June 21/22, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Lee Heyward PASSAGE: Mark 9:2-41

June 21/22, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Lee Heyward PASSAGE: Mark 9:2-41

QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION:

QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION:

The Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-13) 1. Read Mark 5:37-41, 9:2 and 14:33. Peter, James and John were Jesus’ closest friends. What do you think was special about these three men, and why were they important to Jesus? Do you have these kinds of friends?

The Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-13) 1. Read Mark 5:37-41, 9:2 and 14:33. Peter, James and John were Jesus’ closest friends. What do you think was special about these three men, and why were they important to Jesus? Do you have these kinds of friends?

2. Why is it significant that Jesus was “transfigured”? Read Exodus 34:29-35. What does this have to do with encountering God? How have you encountered God?

2. Why is it significant that Jesus was “transfigured”? Read Exodus 34:29-35. What does this have to do with encountering God? How have you encountered God?

3. What is the significance of the presence of Moses and Elijah? Who does God say Jesus is?

3. What is the significance of the presence of Moses and Elijah? Who does God say Jesus is?

4. Read Matthew 17:1-13, Luke 9:28-36 and 2 Peter 1:16-18. How do these passages describe Jesus’ transfiguration?

4. Read Matthew 17:1-13, Luke 9:28-36 and 2 Peter 1:16-18. How do these passages describe Jesus’ transfiguration?

5. Read Hebrews 1:3. Describe Jesus’ relationship to God.

5. Read Hebrews 1:3. Describe Jesus’ relationship to God.

Jesus Heals/ Predicts His Death (Mark 9:14-29) 6. The father’s doubt hindered him from believing. How has your faith (or lack of it) set limits on God’s power?

Jesus Heals/ Predicts His Death (Mark 9:14-29) 6. The father’s doubt hindered him from believing. How has your faith (or lack of it) set limits on God’s power?

7. The disciples failed to prayerfully depend on God. Where can prayer be an extra source of power in your life?

7. The disciples failed to prayerfully depend on God. Where can prayer be an extra source of power in your life?

8. Jesus flips societal norms. Why does Jesus say “anyone who wants to be first must be very last, and the servant of all”? How can you live like this for Christ?

8. Jesus flips societal norms. Why does Jesus say “anyone who wants to be first must be very last, and the servant of all”? How can you live like this for Christ?

MARK IT UP

MARK IT UP

Underline examples of Jesus’ power in Mark 9:2-41. How do we have access to this power today?

Underline examples of Jesus’ power in Mark 9:2-41. How do we have access to this power today?

BRINGING IT HOME

BRINGING IT HOME



How can the words, “this is my Son, listen to Him” help you today as you face uncertainty and trials?



How can the words, “this is my Son, listen to Him” help you today as you face uncertainty and trials?



Where in your life do you need to confess to Jesus: “Help me overcome my unbelief”?



Where in your life do you need to confess to Jesus: “Help me overcome my unbelief”?