March 13 – Mark 9

Today we are reading Mark 9. We would read about Jesus transfiguration witnessed by only 3 of his disciples, Jesus helping His disciples do that which they couldn’t do, Jesus informing His disciples about His imminent death and resurrection, teaching about true greatest and servant-hood.

  • How does the Transfiguration of Jesus deepen your understanding of His divine identity?
  • What is the significance of Moses and Elijah appearing during the Transfiguration?
  • How does the Transfiguration event provide insight into the nature of God’s kingdom?
  • Why do you think the disciples were unable to cast out the unclean spirit from the boy?
  • How do you relate to the father’s statement, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”?
  • How can you apply the lesson of the father’s desperate faith in your current life circumstances?
  • What can you learn from the disciples’ misunderstanding and fear regarding Jesus’ prediction of His death?
  • How might the disciples’ fear and lack of understanding of Jesus’ prediction affect their faith?
  • Why do you think Jesus used a child to illustrate His point about greatness in the kingdom of God?
  • How do you understand Jesus’ teaching about true greatness and servanthood?
  • What steps can you take to cultivate a servant-hearted lifestyle?
  • How can Jesus’ teachings on servanthood transform your understanding of leadership?
  • How does Jesus’ warning against causing others to sin influence your interactions with others?
  • How do the themes of faith and unbelief play out in your own life?
  • How do you interpret Jesus’ teachings on the consequences of sin?
  • What steps can you take to avoid causing others to stumble in their faith journey?
  • How does the concept of sacrificial service challenge your current understanding of success and achievement?
  • In what ways does our culture’s understanding of greatness differ from Jesus’ teachings?


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