Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Mark 9

9:1-10 - What is the reason for the transfiguration? It seems to have a lot to do with preparation for the crucifixion.

9:5 - How did the three disciples know it was Moses and Elijah?

9:19 - The disciples ability or inability to cast out the demon hinged on the issue of their faith.

9:22 - Satan wants death and pain for people.

9:23 - If you can? Everything is possible for one who believes.

9:29 - This kind can come out only by prayer. - When Jesus says this He seems to be talking about prayer prior to this moment since He doesn't pray here. I wonder if there isn't something here about preparing in prayer so that we have the ability at times when we are away from prayer. Can you imagine praying this morning in a way that made things possible tomorrow or next week?

9:35 - Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and servant of all.

9:43-48 - It is better to dramatically lose a part of your body than to forfeit heaven.

Love, Michael

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