Worship Guide
Message & Sermon Notes
The Transfiguration
Mark 9:1-13
Pastor Jason Carlson
Mark 9:1-13
In the transfiguration we see:
1. The exaltation of Christ (v. 1-3)
“transfigured” = metamorphoo (to become changed in outward appearance; an outward change that comes from within)
Mark 9:3
Matthew 17:2
Luke 9:29
Daniel 7:9-10
John 1:14
Incarnation (Latin) = in carne (in flesh)
“Christ was not a deified man, neither was he a humanized God. He was perfectly God, and at the same time perfectly man.” – Charles Spurgeon
2 Peter 1:16-18
Revelation 1:12-18
Matthew 28:20b
2. Our exodus through Christ (v. 4)
Why Moses and Elijah?
• Moses represented the Law (Pentateuch)
• Elijah represented the prophets (the greatest of the prophets)
• Their presence with Jesus was confirmation of his messianic mission o Matthew 5:17
Luke 9:30-31
“departure” = exodos (the act of going out of a place; especially referring to the Israelites departure from Egypt)
1 Corinthians 5:7b
1 Peter 1:18-21
Colossians 1:13
3. God’s exclusiveness in Christ (v. 5-13)
Shekinah (Hebrew) = Shakan (to dwell or to reside)
• The Shekinah glory was the visible manifestation of God’s presence
The burning bush (Exodus 3)
The pillar of cloud & fire (Exodus 13)
Mt. Sinai (Exodus 24)
The tabernacle (Exodus 40)
Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 8)
The Nativity (Luke 2)
“listen” = akouo (to listen and respond in obedience)
Matthew 7:24-27
Acts 4:12
John 14:6
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. How does recognizing the divine glory of Jesus encourage us in our faith?
2. In what areas of your life might you better “listen” to Jesus?
Questions for discussion:
1. In what sense was Jesus changed in the transfiguration? In what sense did he remain unchanged?
2. How did Moses and Elijah’s presence on the mountain affirm Jesus’ mission as the Messiah?
3. What lessons can we glean from God leaving Jesus alone with his disciples at the end of today’s passage?
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