Topic: The King's way
Text: Mark 9:2-29
Introduction: There are two stories in this passage and both point in the direction of Jesus manifestation as The Messiah who has come to take away our sins and redeem our souls.
1. How does this passage confirm the reality of Jesus' suffering and death which He spoke of in 8:31? (see vv 9,12,13, 19)
2a. Discuss the events that happened on the high mountain. Note the three key events that took place.
2b. How would these events encourage the disciples in the future?
2c. How should these events encourage us as believers?
3a. Why did Jesus command them not to tell anyone in v9?
3b. Why were the disciples discussing what "rising from the death meant"?
3c. vv 11-13 talks about "Elijah and His coming", why did the disciples ask Jesus "why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first"? (See John 1:17-21, Mathew 11:13, Luke 1:17, Malachi 4:6)
4a. Why couldn't the disciples drive out the evil spirit in the boy despite being given the authority in Mark 3:15, 6:13. (See v24 & v29)
4b. What was Jesus implying in vv19 when He addressed thus "O unbelieving generations, how long shall I stay with you........"
4c. How should we as believers convey the gospel of Jesus Christ to an unbelieving world?
4d. How do you understand the phrase "All things are possible" as used by Jesus in vv 23 (See Luke 17:6, Mathew 17:20)
5a. "Begone unbelief, my saviour is near" is a popular hymn we sing at church. Share with members of your group an event in your life where you have shouted "I believe Lord, help my unbelief".
5b. How do we build on the assurance of this passage that Jesus is a present Help in times of trouble?
6 Why do we find it sometimes difficult to pray as believers and what are the factors affecting our prayer life?
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