- context v.1 - connected to previous ref to Christ's coming

I. Transfiguration v.2-13

- this is my beloved son, listen to him! x.1

- To I really grasp who Jesus is? Clear vision?

- Am I listening to him?

- tell no one.... major repeated idea

- transitionary time - there was more to come

II. Jesus heals the mute boy v.14-29

- Disciples unable

- faithless - unbelieving

- "If you can! All things are possible for one who believes!"

- v.24 - I believe! help my unbelief!

- mute/deaf spirits

- v.29 - this kind cannot come out but by prayer

- prayer and faith

III. Jesus predicts death and resurrection v.30-32

IV. The Greatest v.33-41

- receive the least - child, Christ, God - Receiving children

- tried to stop him

- don't stop

- mighty work - for us, not against us.

- receive him.

- reward for receiving Christ's disciples for serving them.

V. Causes of sin v.42-50

- woe to those cause little ones to sin.

- cut off causes to sin.

- hell vs. enter life KOG

- where their worm doesn't die x. Is. 66:24

- fire is not quenched

- everything salted with fire

- salt & sacrifices

- Have salt in yourselves - preserved through fire.

- [ ] Keep yourself for God not sin.

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Mark 9: Listen to the Son