Introduction: Stature, prominence, and rank are the keys to greatness in our society. We are instilled with the drive to “make something of ourselves.” You and I are told to make our way to the top, regardless of how we get there. In fact, the reality television shows today glorify one’s ability to destroy the [...]

Introduction: In Mark 9:14 we read of the continuation of the scene from the transfiguration. Jesus, along with Peter, James, and John are coming down from the mountain. Recall that on the mountain Jesus’ clothes have become dazzlingly white, Moses and Elijah appeared and spoke with Jesus, and the Lord spoke in a cloud concerning [...]

Introduction: Dramatic events have continued to surround the life of Jesus. After Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus has taught His disciples that He would be rejected, suffer many things at the hands of the religious leaders, die, and be raised again in three days. Peter did not accept this view of the [...]

Introduction: At the end of Mark 8 we saw the problem of spiritual blindness affecting the scribes, Pharisees, and the disciples of Christ. Jesus has also described the things that would happened to Him: His rejection, suffering, crucifixion, and resurrection. Upon hearing these things, Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke Him. Jesus returned [...]