1. What is the meaning of Mark 9:12?

2. How does Mark 9:12 connect to Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah?

3. What does "Elijah does come first" teach about God's redemptive plan?

4. How can we recognize and respond to modern-day "Elijah" figures in our lives?

5. In what ways can we prepare for Christ's return, as suggested in Mark 9:12?

6. How does understanding Mark 9:12 deepen our comprehension of Jesus' mission and suffering?

7. How does Mark 9:12 relate to the prophecy of Elijah's return?

8. Why must the Son of Man suffer according to Mark 9:12?

9. What does Mark 9:12 reveal about the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 9?

11. Who was James the Apostle in Christian tradition?

12. Did Herod think that Jesus was John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:2; Mark 6:16) No (Luke 9:9)

13. Luke 12:10 mentions an 'unforgivable sin.' How does that align with passages elsewhere in the Bible that emphasize God's limitless forgiveness?

14. What does the Bible say about demon possession?1. How does the role of Elijah as a forerunner to Christ challenge or affirm your understanding of God's preparation in your own life?

2. In what ways can the suffering and rejection of the Son of Man inform your response to personal trials and challenges?

3. How does the connection between Old Testament prophecies and their New Testament fulfillment strengthen your faith in the reliability of Scripture?

4. What practical steps can you take to prepare yourself and others for the return of Christ, similar to Elijah's role in preparing the way for Jesus?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced rejection for your faith. How can Jesus' experience of suffering and rejection encourage you to persevere?1. How does the Transfiguration of Jesus deepen your understanding of His divine identity?

2. How do you relate to the father's statement, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!"?

3. Why do you think the disciples were unable to cast out the unclean spirit from the boy?

4. How does Jesus' second prediction of His death and resurrection build on the first one mentioned in Mark 8?

5. How do you understand Jesus' teaching about true greatness and servanthood?

6. What steps can you take to cultivate a servant-hearted lifestyle?

7. How does Jesus' warning against causing others to sin influence your interactions with others?

8. How can we foster a peaceful community, as Jesus encourages in verse 50?

9. What can you learn from the disciples' misunderstanding and fear regarding Jesus' prediction of His death?

10. What is the significance of Moses and Elijah appearing during the Transfiguration?

11. How do the themes of faith and unbelief play out in your own life?

12. How do you interpret Jesus' teachings on the consequences of sin?

13. Why do you think Jesus used a child to illustrate His point about greatness in the kingdom of God?

14. How can you apply the lesson of the father's desperate faith in your current life circumstances?

15. In what ways does our culture's understanding of greatness differ from Jesus' teachings?

16. How might the disciples' fear and lack of understanding of Jesus' prediction affect their faith?

17. How does the Transfiguration event provide insight into the nature of God's kingdom?

18. What steps can you take to avoid causing others to stumble in their faith journey?

19. How can Jesus' teachings on servanthood transform your understanding of leadership?

20. How does the concept of sacrificial service challenge your current understanding of success and achievement?

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