THE TRANSFIGURATION

MATTHEW 17:1-13, MARK 9:2-13, LUKE 9:28-36; 2 PETER 1:16-18

The Transfiguration• Jesus took Peter, James, and John• To pray Luke 9:28• Disciples got sleepy v.32• Jesus’ face & clothing became bright white Mk

9:3• Moses and Elijah came and talked with Jesus

v.4• About Jesus’ death Lk 9:31• Disciples became more alert v.32• Peter suggested building 3 tabernacles for

them v.5 wasn’t thinking

The Transfiguration• Implication of the suggestion is three greatest

persons in Israel’s history• A way to honor, commemorate all three• A place for Moses and Elijah to remain• A cloud came Lk. 9:34• They entered the cloud v.34• A voice spoke from the cloud, “This is My

Beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” Matt. 17:5

• Disciples were afraid of God’s voice v.6

The Transfiguration• Jesus comforted and encouraged disciples v. 7 • Only Jesus remained with disciples v.8• Jesus told them not to tell until He had risen

from the dead v.9• They wondered what He meant Mark 9:10• They obeyed Him Luke 9:36• They asked about Elijah coming first Matt. 17:10 • Jesus said Elijah is coming first and must restore

all things v.11 He has come already v.12• Connects His suffering with Elijah’s v.12• Elijah in Mal. 4:5 is John the Baptist Matt. 17:13

Lessons of the Transfiguration• Prayer brings blessings• Jesus was before Moses & Elijah• Moses & Elijah appeared then disappeared• (Law & Prophets temporary)• Only Jesus remains (permanent authority—

Hear Him!)• Jesus is greater than anyone else • Transfiguration was a preview of glory after His

death Heb. 12:2• The Holy Spirit is an earnest of our inheritance

Eph. 1:13-14, Acts 5:32, 2:38