Tag Archives: Mark 9

pluralism meets perfection

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 9:5-10 5 Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here; we will make three tents, for you one, for Moses one, and for Elijah one.” 6 He did not know what to say, because … Continue reading →

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already – not yet

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 9:1-4 1 And he said to them, “I guarantee you, there are some standing here who will not experience death until they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.” 2 Then, six days later, Jesus took … Continue reading →

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disciples: no guts, no glory

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 8:27-9:50.  The disciples learn something about Jesus in the events described in this section.  They learn that Jesus is the Christ, and that he is going to come in  glory, so people should listen to him above all others.  … Continue reading →

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