20260201 The transfiguration

Mountain story

“Who is Jesus?” series - ahead of Lent/Easter

People try to make sense in the experience they have

Alpha (Who is Jesus?)

Peter’s declaration 9:18 (John 6:69 “We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.”” )

What does this mean?

What’s a Messiah?

What’s the Messianic hope?

See temptations - even Jesus has to work it out.

Peter’s declaration immediately followed by warning/prophecy about Jesus’ death and resurrection.

What happens at Transfiguration?

Mountain - prayer - already to be a time with God

Jesus seen as he really is

Moses and Elijah

Law and Prophets

Peter’s reaction

“Holy high”? - Mega church/sermon/silence

Cloud - c.f. Exodus - the physical presence of God

Listen to Jesus...

About what Messiah means

About our continuing lives

For whom is this story?

US!

What does our life look like as we have accompanied Jesus at the top of the mountain?