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Sermon text: Sermon Title – “The Highs and Lows of Life ”

Intro: On top of the mountain represents the high feeling of life.

One famous quote comes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr speed in Memphis speaking for the primarily African American sanitarian workers on strike because of unfair union practices.

This speech dated April 3, 1968 and is remembered because of Dr. King saying toward the end:

Well, I don't know what will happen now.

We've got some difficult days ahead.

But it really doesn't matter with me now, because I've been to the mountaintop.And I don't mind.Like anybody, I would like to live a long life.

Longevity has its place.

But I'm not concerned about that now.

I just want to do God's will.

And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain.

And I've looked over.

And I've seen the Promised Land.

I may not get there with you.

But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land!

And so I'm happy, tonight.

I'm not worried about anything.

I'm not fearing any man!

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!!

This is strongly remembered because Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated the next day.

The power of the mountaintop in his message was to help them to know he can see the promise land in the midst of the current trials and tribulations.

We too can grasp this concept to day in seeing the Highs in life that prepares us to deal with the lows in life.

Lead into Text: Lukes Gospel gives a historical account of the Messiah Jesus Christ who is the Son of God.

This gospel account helps to reveal Jesus the Son of God as fully man and fully God who fulfills the Messiah prophecy is being expressed in this gospel.

Before our text of study today Jesus has performed miracles that identify him as the Messiah.

In this ninth chapter Jesus has given authority to his disciples to drive out demons, heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom.

The chapter also tells us around this time King Herod killed John the Baptist the relative of Jesus.

When the disciples came back to report to Jesus the impact they had in their work for the kingdom the moved to Bethsaida and a crowd followed them there.

Jesus fead about five thousand men.

Jesus after these events asked the twelve who do they say that I am?

Peter confesses that Jesus is God’s Messiah.

Therefore Jesus teaches them that the Son of Man must suffer anythings and the cost of being his disciple.

We pick up our text in Luke’s time line eight days later after Jesus gave them the revelation that he is the Messiah who is to die and rise three days.

He is the Messiah that will save them and they are to deny themselves and follow after Jesus to be his disciples.

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Luke 9:28-31

I.

During the high times we need to seek God the Father in prayer to be changed for the better.

During the high times we need to seek God the Father in prayer to be changed for the better.

A. Jesus was in prayer on the mountain Top with Peter, James and John.

Jesus was in prayer on the mountain Top with Peter, James and John.

1. Peter, James and John were the first disciples called by Jesus.

Peter, James and John were the first disciples called by Jesus.

2. They were drawn in by Jesus teaching and the great catch of fish.

They were drawn in by Jesus teaching and the great catch of fish.

B. Jesus models for his disciples the importance of prayer.

Jesus models for his disciples the importance of prayer.

1. Jesus starts his day with prayer and ends with prayer.

Jesus starts his day with prayer and ends with prayer.Prayer changes us to be more who God has called us to be.Jesus face changed before them and his clothes became whiteA glory of God was all around.The spirit of the Lord changes the atmosphereYou can feel it all around.The two men who showed up are Elijah and Moses speaking to Jesus about his Exodus.Moses Exodus was death in leading Israel to the promise land.Elijah’s exodus was through a chariot fire but not tasting death here on earth.Jesus exodus will be one of suffering for the people of of God followed by a powerful resurrection and glorious ascension into Heaven.Deal with going to the mountain to prayThe mountain represent a meeting place to see God.Moses went to the mountain to see God.We should have a place to seek God.We should have a time to take away and seek God.Mountain top experience - The Highs in lifeJesus sees Moses and Elijah speaking of his exodus.This exodus they speak of is Jesus death that leads him to leave this earth.Jesus Exodus too like Moses will lead captivity to freedomJesus face change in radiance similar to Moses face changed from being in the presence of God on the mountain.Jesus garments change as well showing his divinity and glory.The atmosphere is different and the time is good,So good that the three wake up and decide it is good to say here.“And

as these were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles: one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah” — not realizing what he was saying.”

( NAS95)How we want the good times to last.God speaks we listenGod gives the right instruction to the apostles of how to receive Jesus“While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!”And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.

And they kept silent, and reported to no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.”

( NAS95)They learn that this moment was not for them to stay here but how they are to move on now in following Jesus.God’s word now moves them to go down the Mountain into the valley.V.37 While you may having a High it may prepare for those who are low.The next day they have to deal with the stress of life.The rest of the disciples were struggling with their faith.They were unable to help a father in distress.“On

the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.And a man from the crowd shouted, saying, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only boy,”( NAS95)The crowd has grown large in looking at this great commotion.

Jesus is ready to face the these issues.We too can be ready to face them, but how much better it is to face with Jesus.Jesus however is disappointed in the lack of faith of his disciples and uses this as a teaching moment for all present.“And

Jesus answered and said, “You unbelieving and perverted generation, how long shall I be with you and put up with you?

Bring your son here.””(

NAS95)God is faithful to us even in our time of stress and doubt.There is something about God’s love that never fails.This sermon is brought you by Praise a product of God, YHWH, Adonai him selfWho’s love is unconditional and able to keep youAnd deliver you from all issues and trialsGet your praise on today.In our Lows God is able to restore usJesus restores the son to the father.“While he was still approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground and threw him into a convulsion.

But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy and gave him back to his father.And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.”( NAS95)Jesus rebuke the unclean spirit.Jesus heals the boy and restores him back to his father.People were amazed by the greatness of God seen in the Son of God.They did not fully know they were seeing God in the flesh.What they did know this was an act fo God before them.

a) Prayer changes us to be more who God has called us to be.

b) Jesus face changed before them and his clothes became white.

2. The glory of God was all around.

a) The spirit of the Lord changes the atmosphere.

b) You can feel it all around.

C. The two men who showed up are Elijah and Moses speaking to Jesus about his Exodus.

1. Moses Exodus was death in leading Israel to the promise land.

2. Elijah’s exodus was through a chariot fire but not tasting death here on earth.

3. Jesus exodus will be one of suffering for the people of of God followed by a powerful resurrection and glorious ascension into Heaven.

II.

Deal with going to the mountain to pray

A. The mountain represent a meeting place to see God.

B. Moses went to the mountain to see God.

1.

We should have a place to seek God.

2. We should have a time to take away and seek God.

III.

Mountain top experience - The Highs in life

A. Jesus sees Moses and Elijah speaking of his exodus.

1.

This exodus they speak of is Jesus death that leads him to leave this earth.

2. Jesus Exodus too like Moses will lead captivity to freedom

B. Jesus face change in radiance similar to Moses face changed from being in the presence of God on the mountain.

1. Jesus garments change as well showing his divinity and glory.

2. The atmosphere is different and the time is good,

C.

So good that the three wake up and decide it is good to say here.

1. “And as these were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles: one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah” — not realizing what he was saying.”

( NAS95)

2. How we want the good times to last.

IV.

God speaks we listen

A. God gives the right instruction to the apostles of how to receive Jesus.

1. “While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.Then a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!”And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.

And they kept silent, and reported to no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.”

( NAS95)

2. They learn that this moment was not for them to stay here but how they are to move on now in following Jesus.

B. God’s word now moves them to go down the Mountain into the valley.

V. V.37 While you may having a High it may prepare for those who are low.

A. The next day they have to deal with the stress of life.

1.

The rest of the disciples were struggling with their faith.

a) They were unable to help a father in distress.

b) “On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him.And a man from the crowd shouted, saying, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only boy,”( NAS95)