Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church

Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church Community of followers of Christ

06/03/2026

Before special effects, words painted vivid pictures. Imagine the awe as Jesus' face shone like the sun and his clothes turned to pure light, all shrouded in a brilliant cloud. This description sparks the imagination in a way technology can only attempt to replicate.



"This is like a description of something that you would see, you could see in a movie today. Like, now we have the technology to make great special effects to try to capture something like this. But at that time, all they had was their — like, the readers, the listeners — all they had was their imagination." -- Pastor Markus Watson (Visit our website: www.mountsoledad.org)

06/02/2026

Witnessing Jesus shine like the sun, Peter's immediate reaction is simple yet profound: "Lord, it is good for us to be here." He acknowledges Jesus as Lord and leader, a servant's humble recognition.



"Jesus is shining like the sun. You know, His clothes are dazzling white." -- Pastor Markus Watson (Visit our website: www.mountsoledad.org)

06/01/2026

When Moses and Elijah appeared, what did it signify? Moses, the law-giver, and Elijah, the prophet, stand in continuity with the Messiah, Jesus. Their presence highlights the seamless connection between the law, the prophets, and the ultimate fulfillment in Christ.



"Something else interesting happens here. It says that 2 other characters, 2 other figures appear — Moses and Elijah. What does that mean? And there is a lot of meaning in what happens here. Moses represents the law, right? He's the law giver — the 10 Commandments, the Torah. Elijah represents the prophets." -- Pastor Markus Watson (Visit our website: www.mountsoledad.org)

06/01/2026

A powerful moment where Jesus' divine nature shone brightly. Moses and Elijah appeared, and a voice declared, 'This is my Son, whom I love.' A glimpse into his glory.



"While He was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, 'This is my Son, whom I love.'" -- Pastor Markus Watson (Visit our website: www.mountsoledad.org)

05/31/2026

In the New Testament, God the Father rarely speaks. When He does, He always says, 'This is my Son whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.' In this passage, He adds a crucial command: 'Listen to Him.'



"In this passage, He says something else. He adds something. He adds something. He says, 'This is my Son, whom I love. With Him I am well pleased.' And then He says, 'Listen to Him.' Listen to Him." -- Pastor Markus Watson (Visit our website: www.mountsoledad.org)

05/30/2026

Moses was nearing the end, completely drained. Jethro stepped in with a crucial administrative structure, offering non-judgmental help. This enabled Moses to finish his monumental task without burnout, illustrating the power of good support.

05/30/2026

While Peter was still talking, a brilliant light enveloped them. A voice from the cloud declared, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him.' Peter fell silent, overwhelmed by the divine revelation. \



"'This is my Son, whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him.' Peter, stop talking." -- Pastor Markus Watson (Visit our website: www.mountsoledad.org)

05/27/2026

In our busy lives, it's easy to miss the moments God reveals Himself because we're simply talking too much. True understanding comes from learning to truly listen.



"Listen to Him. May we become people who listen, listen, listen, and then believe and do." -- Pastor Markus Watson (Visit our website: www.mountsoledad.org)

05/27/2026

Discover the controversial practice of 'korban' in Jewish culture, where dedicating possessions to God could excuse one from caring for parents. This taught people to break the commandment to honor their father and mother.



"In Jewish culture at that time, the practice was called Korban, so Korban, which just means dedicated to God." -- Pastor Markus Watson (Visit our website: www.mountsoledad.org)

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6551 Soledad Mountain Road
San Diego, CA
92037

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