God is zealous for His glory! In other words, the Almighty (Father, Son, and Spirit) will not share His glory with anyone! In this text, Pastor Joey invites us to climb a mountain with Jesus, Peter, James, and John in Mark 9:1-13. Atop of this summit, two others join the party (Moses and Elijah) and Jesus' entire countenance changes. It's a spectacular site for the frightened disciples. Ultimately, they are witnessing the shekinah glory of God radiating from Jesus Christ! The response of Peter is humorous but also telling of the human condition. Instead of bowing in worshipful reverence, Peter speaks and wants to do something (build tabernacles/tents) for Moses, Elijah, and Jesus. It's a classic moment where silence and worship SHOULD HAVE BEEN the response. God speaks again (like the baptism of Jesus) and affirms His pleasure with His Son and commands the disciples to listen and obey. We learn a lot about the character of God's glory and how we should approach "holy moments" in this text. Message is part seven in the #MarkSeries and preached on Sunday, February 19, 2023.
