Junior High
-Share your Blessings, Bummers, and where you have seen Jesus for the week
-Read Mark 9:2-9
-What is one word or phrase that stood out to you? What image came to mind?
-Read the story again
-What is a story or experience that you have had recently that connects with this story? What is a question you have of this story? What is God trying to tell us in this story?
-Read the passage one more time
-Write and pray a prayer that speaks to what you have shared
One phrase that stuck out to me was "apart, by themselves"
It's a common thing in the Bible to go up to a high mountain for revelatory things to take place. Think Moses receiving the 10 Commandments, Elijah experiencing the still small voice, the disciples seeing Jesus' ascension, etc. What is interesting though is the select group. Which causes me to ask, why such a small group? Was it to tamp down on idle chatter? Was it to reinforce the special nature of what occurred? I am glad that some folks were chosen to go along so we have the account of what happened. There is also, something to going apart by yourself to experience a special moment. Sure I remember my graduations from High School and College but what I really remember around those times was sharing it with those who were closest to me.
Dear God,
Thank you for the gift of your son Jesus. Continually remind us to listen to him. Remind us also of the importance of sharing special moments with those who are closest to us. All this we pray in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen
Question to continue the conversation: How have you changed in the past year?
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