Mark explained Peter’s blunder in Mark 9:5 in Mark 9:6. He did it more fully than Luke did. Matthew did not give a reason for Peter’s words. Again Peter opposed Jesus’ sufferings and death, though he was not fully aware of what he was doing (cf. Mark 8:32). He evidently believed that Jesus was going to set up His kingdom immediately (cf. Acts 1:6). read more
The Transfiguration. An Epileptic Healed. Prediction of His Death2-8. The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1; Luke 9:28). See on Mt.9-13. A question about Elijah. See on Matthew 17:9-13.14-29. An epileptic healed (Matthew 17:14; Luke 9:37). See on Mt.23. If thou canst believe] RV ’If thou canst! All things,’ etc. 29. By prayer and fasting] RV omits ’and fasting,’ but the evidence for it is strong.30-32. Prediction of the Passion (Matthew 17:22; Luke 9:43). See on Mt.33-37. The controversy as to... read more
(2-8) And after six days.—See Notes on Matthew 17:1-8. read more
(5) Master.—St. Mark, after his manner, gives the Hebrew “Rabbi” for the “Lord” of St. Matthew, and the “Master” of St. Luke. read more
Mark 9:7 Oh that this misled and blindfolded world would see that Christ doth not rise and fall, stand or lie by men's apprehensions! What is Christ the lighter, that men do with Him by open proclamation as men do with clipped and light money? They are now crying down Christ... But the Lord hath weighed Him and balanced Him already: This is My beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased: hear ye Him! This worth and weight stand still. It is our part to cry: 'Up, up with Christ, and down, down with... read more
Chapter 9CHAPTER 9:2-8 (Mark 9:2-8)THE TRANSFIGURATION"And after six days Jesus taketh with Him Peter, and James, and John, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves: and He was transfigured before them: and His garments became glistening, exceeding white: so as no fuller on earth can whiten them. And there appeared unto them Elijah with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. And Peter answered and saith to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three... read more
Chapter 9 1. The Glory to Come foreshadowed in the Transfiguration. (Mark 9:1-13 .Matthew 17:1-13; Matthew 17:1-13 ; Luke 9:28-36 .) 2. The helpless disciples and the secret of failure. (Mark 9:14-29 . Matthew 17:14-20 ; Luke 9:37-42 ) 3. The second announcement of His death. (Mark 9:30-32 .Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 17:22-23 ; Luke 9:43-45 ) 4. The self-seeking disciples.(Mark 9:33-37 . Matthew 18:1-5 ; Luke 9:46-48 ) 5. The Servant’s gentleness and tolerance. (Mark 9:38-41 .Luke... read more
REACHING A CRISIS The topics or events of the present lesson: · The Four Thousand Fed (Mark 8:1-9 ); · The Leaven of the Pharisees (Mark 8:10-21 ); · The Blind Man of Bethesda (Mark 8:22-26 ); · Peter’s Confession (Mark 8:27-38 ); · The Crisis of the Transfiguration (Mark 9:1-13 ); · The Lunatic Healed (Mark 9:14-29 ); · Christ’s Predication of His Death (Mark 9:30-32 ); · Ambition Rebuked (Mark 9:33-37 ); · Sectarianism Rebuked (Mark 9:38 ); · Future Retribution (Mark 9:42-50 ) In the second... read more
The Transfiguration [An Analysis] Mark 9:0 This verse would seem to belong to the preceding chapter. It may be taken alone for homiletic purposes, and treated under the form of an inquiry, viz., When does the kingdom of God come with power? (1) When it so comes as to show the comparative paltriness and worthlessness of other kingdoms. (2) When it brings the human heart into a state of joyful obedience to its spirit and precepts. (3) When it throws upon the mystery and solemnity of the future a... read more
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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:2-8
3. The Transfiguration 9:2-8 (cf. Matthew 17:1-8; Luke 9:28-36)This event not only fulfilled Jesus’ prediction in Mark 9:1, but it also confirmed what Peter had confessed in Mark 8:29. Despite Jesus’ coming death (Mark 8:31-32), it assured His disciples of eventual glory (Mark 8:38). Jesus had just finished addressing a wide audience (Mark 8:34). Now He spoke to a very narrow one (Mark 9:2)."The transfiguration scene develops as a new ’Sinai’ theophany with Jesus as the central figure." [Note:... read more