"This is my beloved Son; listen to Him!"

Sermon Discussion Questions:

1. What is the significance of the appearance of Elijah and Moses to speak to Jesus? (comprehension)

2. How does Mark portray the identity of Jesus in this passage and why is that significant? (comprehension)

3. How is the identity of Jesus connected with the theme of obedience/discipleship? (analysis)

4. The second lesson in the sermon is "The identity of Jesus demands all our attention and our wholehearted obedience." What are the areas in your life that you find a full attention and obedience difficult to come by? (reflection)

5. The good news for us, Christians, is that though we struggle in our wholehearted obedience, we have God's grace which sanctifies us and helps us grow in obedience. What did the speaker say in regards to this point? Clue: As opposed to the Gospel of Works. (analysis)

6. How can we as individuals and as a Care Group grow in our 'grace-fused' obedience? Discuss practical ways in which we can journey with one another pastorally as God's Spirit sanctifies us. (application)

7. Amongst the 'possible applications' in the sermon, which ones resonated with you the most? Share this and invite others in your group to pray for you in this area. (prayer)