Mark 9: Group Study Handout

Overview

Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, where he was transfigured before them (vv. 1-8). His clothes became exceedingly white, and Moses and Elijah appeared to talk with him.

Key verse

“A cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”

Mark 9:7 (WEB)

Outline

1. Mark 9:1–8 The Transfiguration of Jesus
2. Mark 9:9–13 Discussion of Elijah's Role
3. Mark 9:14–29 Healing of the Boy with an Unclean Spirit
4. Mark 9:30–32 Foretelling His Death and Resurrection
5. Mark 9:33–37 Teaching about Greatness
6. Mark 9:38–41 Exorcism by Others
7. Mark 9:42–50 Warnings Against Causing Stumbling

Discussion questions

1. In v3, what do Jesus' clothes look like after he is transfigured?
2. What does the voice from the cloud say in v7?
3. In v19, why does Jesus call the generation 'unbelieving'?
4. The father's cry in v24, 'Help my unbelief': what does it suggest about his faith?
5. When have you felt the need to act on your faith, like in v23?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Mark 9: Matthew 17, Luke 9, Matthew 5.

Before next time: read Mark 10.