Mark 9

On this week's episode Joe and Tim walk discuss the Transfiguration and Jesus' healing of a demon-possessed boy. They explore the disciples’ ongoing confusion about Jesus' death and resurrection, their misguided arguments about status, and Jesus’ warnings about sin and causing others to stumble. Tim speculates that Moses and Elijah’s mountain meeting with Jesus could be seen as a form of time travel, connecting their Old Testament mountain-top encounters to this New Testament moment. They highlight the father’s plea, “I believe, help my unbelief,” faith isn’t about having perfect confidence but about bringing our doubts and weaknesses to Jesus. Their discussion concludes with a with an exhortation take Jesus adminition seriously: "Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another.”