Day 31 - Mark 9:1-13

1 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, there are some standing here now who won’t experience death until they see God’s kingdom realm manifest with power!”

2 After six days, Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, Jacob and John, and hiked up a high mountain to be alone. And Jesus’ appearance was dramatically altered, for he was transfigured before their very eyes! 3 His clothing sparkled and became glistening white—whiter than any bleach in the world could make them. 4 Then suddenly, right in front of them, Moses and Elijah appeared, and they spoke with Jesus.

5 Peter blurted out, “Beautiful Teacher, this is so amazing to see the three of you together! Why don’t we stay here and set up three shelters: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah?” 6 (For all of the disciples were in total fear, and Peter didn’t have a clue what to say.) 7 Just then, a radiant cloud began to spread over them, enveloping them all. And God’s voice suddenly spoke from the cloud, saying, “This is my most dearly loved Son—always listen to him!”

8 Suddenly, when they looked around, the disciples saw only Jesus, for Moses and Elijah had faded away.

9 As they all hiked down the mountain together, Jesus ordered them, “Don’t tell anyone of what you just witnessed. Wait until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.” 10 So they kept it to themselves, puzzled over what Jesus meant about rising from the dead.

11 Then they asked him, “Why do the religious scholars insist that Elijah must come before the Messiah?”

12 He answered them, “They’re right. Elijah must come first to put everything in order. And what about all that is written about the Son of Man? It is true that he must endure many sufferings and be rejected. 13 So Elijah has already appeared, just as it was prophesied, and they did to him whatever they pleased.”


Tori's Comments:
v.1: God's Kingdom is NOW!!




Terrie's Comments:
When Peter didn't know how to respond to an encounter with the heavenly realm he responded by suggesting something that is very human.  Let us make a place of residence here on earth.  We, as humans,  tend to think about our physical needs often.  We put our efforts into creating homes, feeding ourselves and our families, and dressing ourselves.  How much energy and focus do we give the word of God itself? Or take time to understand that as believers we have the Holy Spirit living inside of us and we have the heavenly realm living in our midst everyday.  



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