Listen to Him! (Mark 9.2–32)


In Mark 9.2–32, a voice from heaven tells Peter, James, and John: “This [Jesus] is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” With these words, God tells us who Jesus is and how we ought to respond to him. Let’s look closer at the who and the how. First, who is Jesus? Mark 9.2–32 shows Jesus in five distinct relationships: with the disciples, the prophets, the Father, the crowds, and the demons. Each relationship teaches us something about Jesus’ identity. With the disciples, Jesus is the teacher. He tells them about his impending death and resurrection. He interprets the … Continue reading Listen to Him! (Mark 9.2–32)