Mark 9:10 They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.
Read Mark chapter 9:
Jesus said he would rise from the dead. That’s not a normal experience. We shouldn’t expect the disciples to understand what that means. Two thousand years later people are still discussing and arguing about what it means. Even among non-believers there is the feeling that “something unusual happened to Jesus."
The disciples have seen the many wonders that Jesus performed. He was worth “leaving all behind and following him." Peter, James and John had seen Jesus adorned in heavenly glory on the mountain. But where will it all lead? As Jesus returns to the rest of his disciples he frees a boy from a demonic spirit and challenges the Father to greater faith. “Lord, I believe. Help me overcome my unbelief.”
People would get sick and be healed. Some would even be raised from the dead and still die again. The problems of life and the evil we face each day are still with us. Paul wrote, ”The Last enemy is death." Does Jesus have plans to face that enemy and win the final battle that will free humanity from the grip of death?" He again predicts that he will be killed and rise again.
But if the disciples are ever going to understand what it means to be raised with Jesus they must stop arguing among themselves. They must follow Jesus to the end. They are made aware that there are little ones watching them. Their faith is contagious. As you journey through the Gospel of Mark think of how Jesus has changed your outlook on life and death and immortality.
We pray for our new member, Alex Kerns who is going to Tampa for his military physical today. Amen.
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