Main Idea: Jesus is God; we are not.

The Divinity of Jesus on Display - Mark 9:1–13

• Jesus foretells of the glory that is to come
  • Mark 9:1
• Jesus is transfigured before three of his disciples
  • Mark 9:2, 3
  • Colossians 2:8, 9
• Elijah and Moses bear witness to the divinity of Jesus
  • Mark 9:4–6
  • Matthew 5:17
  • 2 Peter 1:16–18
• The Father bears witness to the divinity of Jesus
  • Mark 9:7, 8
  • Mark 1:10, 11
• Jesus reveals that all has been accomplished for his coming
  • Mark 9:9–13

The Humanity of Man on Display - Mark 9:14–29

• Apart from Jesus, the disciples are unable to heal a demon possessed boy
  • Mark 9:14–18
• Jesus shows that faith is man’s only hope
  • Mark 9:19–27
  • Matthew 17:20
• Jesus points his followers to prayer as their connection to the divine
  • Mark 9:28, 29
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16–19

So What?

• Faith in Jesus as God in the flesh is our only hope for salvation.
  • John 1:14–18