Sunday Study Session — Weekly meeting time 10:15 in Room 301 at Owensboro Christian Church
Series Aim: to watch Jesus live the image of God in real time, and to let His life reshape ours so that His image is seen more clearly in us today. Aug 30, 2026 — Session 8 — Jesus Obeyed God Even When It Was Hard — Mark 8:27–9:29 Focus: Peter's confession, the first prediction of the cross, the transfiguration, and the healing of the boy with the spirit. The turning point of the whole book — Jesus sets his direction and does not waver. Handout — Study Notes — Audio Essay READ: Mark 8:27–9:29 --- Audio NIV NOTE TO SELF Think of a time when you knew what you were supposed to do, but doing it would cost you something. Maybe it meant disappointing people you cared about, or giving up something you wanted, or facing conflict, or stepping into uncertainty. You knew what was right, but right felt hard. What did you do? Did you take the easy way out, or did you stay faithful even though it cost you? Now think about your life right now. Is there something you know God is calling you ...