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Peter. James and John witness the transfiguration. In the troublesome days that lie ahead, this event was needed to affirm the faith of the disciples. The disciples have a hard time casting out a demon from a child and have to ask Jesus to assist them, then they counsel with him afterward as to why. Jesus again tells them of the coming crucifixion and the disciples would not ask what He meant. They did evidently understand enough to begin having a discussion of who would lead the group when He was gone. Jesus corrects them with two lessons, including using a child to demonstrate the required qualities in greatness. Mark finally lists a number of things that Jesus taught would cause us to fail to save our souls.

Today’s Reading: Mark 9.
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V1 – Jesus foretells the events at Pentecost

v2-13 – Jesus’ transfiguration Matthew 17:1-13 Luke 9:28-36

v14-29 – The epileptic child Mathew 17:14-19 Luke 9:37-42

v30-32 – Jesus again foretells the crucifixion

v33-37 – Who is the greatest? Luke 9:46-48

v38-40 – The unknown healer Luke 9:49-50

v41-50 – A stumbling block Matthew 18:7-14 Luke 1:1-10

Review/Study Time
Below are some questions to provoke thought about your reading. Use the comments area to add your own thoughts or questions about today’s text.

1. Why would only three of the disciples have been invited to witness the transfiguration?
2. Why did the disciples have difficulty removing the demon from the boy?
3. What lesson do we need to take away from the unknown healer episode?
4. What was the lesson Jesus taught after the “greatest” argument?

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