Mark 9:1-10 And he said to them, Truly I say to you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death… The Saviour was strengthened for conflict. Moses and Elias talked with Him, not concerning the dark aspects of His death, but its wonderful effects. I. THE TRANSFIGURATION WAS A PREPARATION FOR THE DISCIPLES. They saw some manifestation of their Master's glory. How greatly this would strengthen them. Was a source of comfort in after times. II. The transfiguration has its PRACTICAL LESSONS FOR US. 1. The mountain of prayer is always the mountain of transfiguration. If we would have our trials and sorrows transfigured, we must get up into the mount of converse with God. Here we see them in their dark aspect, only there can we learn how to glory in tribulation. 2. The hour of prayer is often a foretaste of future joy. 3. Let us always remember the decease which Jesus accomplished at Jerusalem. Christ's death is our one all-powerful argument with God. All blessing to the world, and to us, comes through that precious death. In heaven much of our converse will be of "the decease," etc. (J. W. Boulding.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. |
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