Get to Know Jesus in His Heavenly Glory (Mark 9:2-9)

Last Sunday after the Epiphany: The Transfiguration of Our Lord, February 14, 2021

Get to Know Jesus Series, Week 7

Readings for this service

First Lesson: 2 Kings 2:1-12a.  In this lesson, we learn more about the last day of Elijah before he was taken up to Heaven in a whirlwind.

Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6.  In the preaching of the gospel, the real glory of God becomes manifest.

Verse of the Day:  Mark 9:7:  Alleluia.  A voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love.  Listen to him.” Alleluia.

Gospel:  Mark 9:2-9. The Transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain was primarily for the benefit of those he called.

Sermon:  Get to Know Jesus in His Heavenly Glory:  Mark 9:2-9.

For a few shining moments on the mountain, Jesus showed who he really was, that he was more than just an ordinary human being.  He showed that he is and was true God as he allowed his heavenly glory to shine forth

This wasn’t a trick; it wasn’t a reflection of the sun or even a reflection of heavenly glory shining on Jesus.

It was his glory shining forth.  He is God.  He is the eternal and almighty God clothed in human flesh and bones and blood.  He is God himself and a human being just like us.

He lets us peer into the heavenly glory so that we will continue to share the Gospel with others.  .

Amen.

Pastor Nathan Kassulke

February 14, 2021