Descending from Glory: The Suffering Messiah and the Elijah Promise (Mark 9:9–13)

Reformed Thinking · Aug 23, 2026 · 41m

Deep Dive into Descending from Glory: The Suffering Messiah and the Elijah Promise (Mark 9:9–13)Mark 9:9–13 details the critical transition from the glory of the transfiguration to the necessity of the cross. As Jesus and His disciples descend the mountain, Jesus commands Peter, James, and John to remain silent about the transfiguration until the Son of Man rises from the dead. The disciples obey this instruction but discuss among themselves what rising from the dead might mean, as their expectations were set on immediate earthly triumph. To resolve their confusion, they ask Jesus about the…