Mark 9: Listen to the Son

- context v.1 - connected to previous ref to Christ's coming I. Transfiguration v.2-13- this is my beloved son, listen to him! x.1- To I really grasp who Jesus is? Clear vision? - Am I listening to him? - tell no one.... major repeated idea- transitionary time - there was more to comeII. Jesus heals the mute boy v.14-29- Disciples unable- faithless - unbelieving- "If you can! All things are possible for one who believes!"- v.24 - I believe! help my unbelief!- mute/deaf spirits- v.29 - this kind cannot come out but by prayer- prayer and faithIII. Jesus predicts death and resurrection v.30-32IV. The Greatest v.33-41- receive the least - child, Christ, God - Receiving children- tried to stop him- don't stop- mighty work - for us, not against us.- receive him. - reward for receiving Christ's disciples for serving them.V. Causes of sin v.42-50- woe to those cause little ones to sin.- cut off causes to sin.- hell vs. enter life KOG - where their worm doesn't die x. Is. 66:24 - fire is not quenched - everything salted with fire - salt & sacrifices - Have salt in yourselves - preserved through fire. - [ ] Keep yourself for God not sin.Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.