Mark 9:1-13
Key Verse: 9:3   "His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them."

1. Read verse 1. To whom is Jesus speaking? What promise did he give? What does it mean to not taste death? To see the kingdom of God come with power?

2. Read verses 2-3. Who did Jesus take with him up the mountain? What happened there? What does this reveal to the disciples about Jesus? Why might they need to see this vision of Jesus?

3. What does the transfiguration teach us about Jesus? (Compare Rev 1:14,16; 4:11)

4. Read verse 4. Who did Jesus meet? How might they have counseled him? Why were Moses and Elijah the appropriate ones for Jesus to meet?

5. Read verses 5-6. What was Peter’s reaction? Why? What does this show about him? Read verses 7-8. What was God’s testimony about Jesus? Why did he say, “Listen to him”?

6. Read verses 9-13. What was on the disciples’ minds as they came down from the mountain? Why did they ask about Elijah? Who is the one who came in the spirit of Elijah? What did Jesus continue to teach his disciples?