Scripture Text to read: Mark 9: Jesus transformed
2 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and brought them to the top of a very high mountain where they were alone. He was transformed in front of them, 3 and his clothes were amazingly bright, brighter than if they had been bleached white. 4 Elijah and Moses appeared and were talking with Jesus. 5 Peter reacted to all of this by saying to Jesus, “Rabbi, it’s good that we’re here. Let’s make three shrines—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 He said this because he didn’t know how to respond, for the three of them were terrified.
7 Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice spoke from the cloud, “This is my Son, whom I dearly love. Listen to him!” 8 Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
9 As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them not to tell anyone what they had seen until after the Human One[a] had risen from the dead.[Footnotes:
Mark 9:9 Or Son of Man]
John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for Text to read: Mark 9:2-9
Verse 2
[2] And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.
By themselves — That is, separate from the multitude: Apart - From the other apostles: and was transfigured - The Greek word seems to refer to the form of God, and the form of a servant, {mentioned by St. Paul, Philippians 2:6,7,} and may intimate, that the Divine rays, which the indwelling God let out on this occasion, made the glorious change from one of these forms into the other. Matthew 17:1; Luke 9:28.
Verse 3
[3] And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.
White as snow, such as no fuller can whiten — Such as could not be equalled either by nature or art.
Verse 4
[4] And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.
Elijah — Whom they expected: Moses, whom they did not.
Verse 7
[7] And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
There came a (bright, luminous) cloud, overshadowing them - This seems to have been such a cloud of glory as accompanied Israel in the wilderness, which, as the Jewish writers observe, departed at the death of Moses. But it now appeared again, in honour of our Lord, as the great Prophet of the Church, who was prefigured by Moses.
Hear ye him — Even preferably to Moses and Elijah.
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Daily Devotions:
Text to read: Mark 9:2-9
Text to read: Mark 9:2-9
Text to read: Mark 9:2-9
Text to read: Mark 9:2-9
Text to read: Mark 9:2-9
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First United Methodist Church
2111 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108 United States
(619) 297-4366
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Sermon Story "Being Transformed" by Gary Lee Parker for Sunday, 15 February 2015 Text to read: Mark 9: Jesus transformed
2 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and brought them to the top of a very high mountain where they were alone. He was transformed in front of them, 3 and his clothes were amazingly bright, brighter than if they had been bleached white. 4 Elijah and Moses appeared and were talking with Jesus. 5 Peter reacted to all of this by saying to Jesus, “Rabbi, it’s good that we’re here. Let’s make three shrines—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 He said this because he didn’t know how to respond, for the three of them were terrified.
7 Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice spoke from the cloud, “This is my Son, whom I dearly love. Listen to him!” 8 Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
9 As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them not to tell anyone what they had seen until after the Human One[a] had risen from the dead.[Footnotes:
Mark 9:9 Or Son of Man]
After a week, Jesus takes His three top disciples, James, John, and Peter, up to the Mountain Top. Here is where Jesus appearance is brigher than any cleaners could make while Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus talking with Him. We understand that Elijah was to return when the Messiah appeared, but just maybe Moses appeared because at his death God said that there would be a Prophet greater than he was. Peter, James, and John were speechless, but then Peter spokie up and said that it is good that they were there asking Jesus if we could build three shrines: One for Moses, One for Elijah, and One for Jesus. At this moment there was a very bright cloud saying that Jesus is his beloved Son and listen to Him. How many times to we have spiritual experiences and want to build something there to reminds us, but they become idols for us? I know that Jesus is fully God as He was fully human, but I wonder if Mohammed thought this when he so his people making idols and worshiping them even maybe those who were Jewish or Christians? Could it be that Mohammed was a true prophet of God to draw all his people, the Arabs to believe in the One True God and Jesus as the Messiah came to redeem us even though the Quran only calls Jesus a Prophet it does say that when Jesus returns all will worship Him as fully God or even cannot believe that God in His Holiness could ever stoop low enought to become a man? After all, did not Jesus say to baptize people in the Name of The Father, The Son, and Holy Spirit and if you baptize in only Jesus Name you actually are including The Father and The Holy Spirit? May we search out Scriptures to find all that God is asking us to do and be for the Kingdom of Love to be seen on this earth as well as in Heaven. May we sing this Hymn "Jesus! I am resting, resting"
4147 Idaho Street
San Diego, California
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Daily Devotions:
Monday, February 9, 2015
- Imagine what it would have been like to see the Transfiguration.
- What part speaks to you most?
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
- Just for fun...what are Jesus, Moses & Elijah talking about?
- Why would it matter?
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
- What motivates Peter to respond the way he does?
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Text to read: Mark 9:2-9
- How does our agenda for God reflect our understanding of God?
Thursday, February 12, 2015
- How does our agenda for God reflect our understanding of God?
Friday, February 13, 2015
- Why do the Gospels include this story of Jesus?
- What makes it significant?
Friday, February 13, 2015
Text to read: Mark 9:2-9
- Why do the
Gospels include this story of Jesus? - What makes it significant?
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Text to read: Mark 9:2-9
- What lesson can we
learn from Peter?
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Text to read: Mark 9:2-9
Pray for those who claim to act in God's Name.
First United Methodist Church
2111 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108 United States
(619) 297-4366
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Sermon Story "Being Transformed" by Gary Lee Parker for Sunday, 15 February 2015 Text to read: Mark 9: Jesus transformed
2 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and brought them to the top of a very high mountain where they were alone. He was transformed in front of them, 3 and his clothes were amazingly bright, brighter than if they had been bleached white. 4 Elijah and Moses appeared and were talking with Jesus. 5 Peter reacted to all of this by saying to Jesus, “Rabbi, it’s good that we’re here. Let’s make three shrines—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 He said this because he didn’t know how to respond, for the three of them were terrified.
7 Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice spoke from the cloud, “This is my Son, whom I dearly love. Listen to him!” 8 Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
9 As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them not to tell anyone what they had seen until after the Human One[a] had risen from the dead.[Footnotes:
Mark 9:9 Or Son of Man]
After a week, Jesus takes His three top disciples, James, John, and Peter, up to the Mountain Top. Here is where Jesus appearance is brigher than any cleaners could make while Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus talking with Him. We understand that Elijah was to return when the Messiah appeared, but just maybe Moses appeared because at his death God said that there would be a Prophet greater than he was. Peter, James, and John were speechless, but then Peter spokie up and said that it is good that they were there asking Jesus if we could build three shrines: One for Moses, One for Elijah, and One for Jesus. At this moment there was a very bright cloud saying that Jesus is his beloved Son and listen to Him. How many times to we have spiritual experiences and want to build something there to reminds us, but they become idols for us? I know that Jesus is fully God as He was fully human, but I wonder if Mohammed thought this when he so his people making idols and worshiping them even maybe those who were Jewish or Christians? Could it be that Mohammed was a true prophet of God to draw all his people, the Arabs to believe in the One True God and Jesus as the Messiah came to redeem us even though the Quran only calls Jesus a Prophet it does say that when Jesus returns all will worship Him as fully God or even cannot believe that God in His Holiness could ever stoop low enought to become a man? After all, did not Jesus say to baptize people in the Name of The Father, The Son, and Holy Spirit and if you baptize in only Jesus Name you actually are including The Father and The Holy Spirit? May we search out Scriptures to find all that God is asking us to do and be for the Kingdom of Love to be seen on this earth as well as in Heaven. May we sing this Hymn "Jesus! I am resting, resting"
1. Jesus! I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.
Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee,
And Thy beauty fills my soul,
For, by Thy transforming power,
Thou hast made me whole.
Jesus! I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.
2. Oh, how great Thy loving kindness,
Vaster, broader than the sea:
Oh, how marvelous Thy goodness,
Lavished all on me!
Yes, I rest in Thee, Beloved,
Know what wealth of grace is Thine,
Know Thy certainty of promise,
And have made it mine.
3. Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
I behold Thee as Thou art,
And Thy love, so pure, so changeless,
Satisfies my heart,
Satisfies its deepest longings,
Meets, supplies its every need,
Compasseth me round with blessings,
Thine is love indeed.
4. Ever lift Thy face upon me,
As I work and wait for Thee;
Resting ’neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus,
Earth’s dark shadows flee.
Brightness of my Father’s glory,
Sunshine of my Father’s face,
Keep me ever trusting, resting,
Fill me with Thy grace.
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Gary Lee Parker4147 Idaho Street
San Diego, California
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