Pastor Demetric Felton Sr___________ September 5, 2021

Following Jesus Is Worth It!

Mark 9:1-13

Key Truth: As disciples of Jesus, our appreciation of the fullness of who He is grows as our relationship with Him grows.

Unpacking The Story:

1. Jesus reveals His glory to His chosen disciples to

help them fully grasp who He is.

Moses represents the law of God.

Elijah represents the prophets of God.

Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the law and prophets. Matthew 5:17

Lessons From The Mountaintop:

1. Jesus Christ stands alone as the one we should listen

to.

2. Jesus is the final revelation and word of God.

Hebrews 1:1-4

3. We cannot create a Savior of our own liking.

4. When we respond to the truth God has revealed, He

gives us more revelation.

5. Suffering is not a sign of God’s displeasure.

6. God’s revelation has proper time, place, and

audience.

Taking It Beyond The Walls: Pray for the Holy Spirit to lead you to grow in your awareness of Jesus’ holiness and grace.

Connection Group Homework

Have you ever personally met anyone famous? Who was it? How did you meet them? How did the conversation go? What did you learn about that person that you did not know before?

Read Mark 9:2-4: Both Moses and Elijah were present with Jesus during this moment. When you think of Moses, what major life events of his come to your mind? What about Elijah?

What might those major life experiences teach us about why Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus? What do you think Peter, James and John were learning at that time?

Read Mark 9:9-10: What else did Peter, James, and John learn from Jesus in this conversation down the mountain?

Why do you think Jesus commanded them to tell no one about what they learned and experienced?

What are some key life-changing things you’ve learned about Jesus as you’ve walked with Him? What life experiences were associated with that learning?

Though Jesus perfectly fulfilled the prophecies about Him, He simultaneously contradicted popular expectations about Him. What have you learned about Jesus or the gospel that is contrary to popular opinion about either? How can you speak into that in your sphere of influence?

What are you hoping to gain from our time together in Connection Groups?

How can we pray for you?