FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL
This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.
Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five translations above. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to following the original author's intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one subject.
1. First paragraph
2. Second paragraph
3. Third paragraph
4. Etc.
SYNOPTIC GOSPEL PARALLELS
A. Mar_9:2-8 is paralleled in Mat_17:1-8 and Luk_9:28-36.
B. Mar_9:9-13 is paralleled in Mat_17:9-13 and Luk_9:36.
C. Mar_9:14-29 is paralleled in Mat_17:14-20 and Luk_9:37-43.
D. Mar_9:30-32 is paralleled in Mat_17:22-23 and Luk_9:43-45.
E. Mar_9:33-37 is paralleled in Mat_18:1-5 and Luk_9:46-48.
F. Mar_9:38-50 is paralleled in Mat_18:6-14 and Luk_9:49-50.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.
These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.
1. Why was Jesus "transformed?"
2. How is this incident related to the OT?
3. Why were the disciples confused about Elijah?
4. Why did the disciples still not understand about Jesus' death and resurrection?
5. Is it wrong for a Christian to be ambitious?
How did Jesus define greatness?
6. Is Jesus talking about children in Mar_9:35-37; Mar_9:42 or using them as an example for adults?