Text:  Mark 9:9-13

The Importance of the Resurrection (9:9-10)

• Jesus commands His disciples to silence until after the resurrection.
• True Gospel proclamation depends upon complete Gospel understanding.
• The resurrection is essential to the Christian faith and the Gospel.

The Necessity of the Cross (9:11-13)

• Jesus underscores the necessity of fulfilling prophecy as the suffering servant who would die for the sins of His people
• Jesus is pointing to John the Baptist as the Elijah who would come first.
• John the Baptist was not only the forerunner to Jesus in preparation, but also in suffering and death.

The Implications of the Transfiguration

• The glory of God was unveiled to the disciples to infuse them with hope.
• The path of Christ’s suffering was unveiled to the disciples to give them a complete picture of the Gospel and their own discipleship path.
• We can embrace Christ’s complete picture of the Gospel and His call of discipleship, knowing that glory awaits us (2 Corinthians 4:16-18).