Mark 9:1-13

The mountain top experience -- Mark 9:1-13: Mark wrote a prediction of the certain and soon coming of the Lord's kingdom. The kingdom was to come during the lifetime of some of those that heard Jesus speak. His kingdom is the blood purchased church of Christ. The kingdom would have its beginning as the gospel was preached following the resurrection of Jesus. Acts chapter two provides record of the keeping of this promise. The church or kingdom had its beginning with power on that Pentecost day.

Jesus was again proven to be the son of God as Peter, James and John saw Him transfigured with Moses and Elijah. During the transfiguration Jesus' garments became white and shinning. The apostles were overcome with fear and did not know what to say. Peter suggested building three tabernacles or tents, one for Moses, one for Elijah and one for Jesus. In addition to seeing Moses, the great Law giver and Elijah, the great prophet they heard the voice of God say of Jesus, "This is my beloved Son: hear him." As they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should "tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead." (Mark 9:9) The Lord had appointed a certain time as to when the gospel should be preached. As they came from the mountain Jesus gave a more complete explanation of His resurrection from the dead. He also spoke of the work of John the Baptist that had been called that "Elijah" that was to come.