"THE GOSPEL OF MARK"

Chapter Nine

The events recorded in this chapter begin with Jesus transfigured on the mountain (1-13), referenced later by Peter in his epistle (2Pe 1:16-18). Afterward Jesus healed a demon-possessed boy when His disciples were unable due to a lack of faith and prayer (14-29). Back in Galilee, Jesus once again predicted His death and resurrection (30-32). Upon arriving in Capernaum, Jesus taught the need for child-like humility (33-37), to beware of sectarianism (38-41), the danger of offenses to others and to self (42-48), the seasoning effect of fire and salt, concluding with a call to have peace with one another (49-50).

POINTS TO PONDER

• The significance of the transfiguration
• The need for humility
• The danger of sectarianism
• The warnings against causing others or yourself to sin
• The seasoning effect of "fire" and "salt", and being at peace with one another

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What are the main points of this chapter?
   - Jesus transfigured on the mountain - Mk 9:1-13
   - Jesus heals a demon-possessed boy - Mk 9:14-29
   - Jesus predicts His resurrection a second time - Mk 9:30-32
   - Jesus teaches on various topics in Capernaum - Mk 9:33-50
2. Who witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus? Who appeared with Him? (2,4)
   - Peter, James, and John
   - Elijah and Moses
3. What did the voice in the cloud proclaim concerning Jesus? (7)
   - "This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!"
4. When Jesus said "Elijah has also come", who did He refer to? (13, Mt 17:10-13)
   - John the Baptist
5. Why could the disciples not heal the demon-possessed boy? (28-29)
   - Their lack of faith
6. How did the disciples' react when Jesus predicted His death & resurrection? (32)
   - They did not understand and were afraid to ask Him
7. What topics did Jesus teach in Capernaum? (33-50)
   - The need for child-like humility
   - To beware of sectarianism
   - The danger of offenses to others and to self
   - The seasoning effect of "fire" and "salt"
   - To be at peace with one another