Transfiguration of Jesus Christ

The glory of Jesus Christ is revealed at the transfiguration

Jesus Christ prepares for his glory to be revealed

Luke 9:28 NKJV

Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray.

Jesus Christ is visibly transfigured

The transfiguration was a glimpse of Jesus Christ’s glory whereby his physical appearance was visibly changed.

The disciples are eye-witnesses of Jesus Christ’s glory

Matthew 17:6 NKJV

And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid.

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Moses and Elijah appear at the transfiguration

“departure” refers to Jesus Christ’s death.

God’s voice is heard at the transfiguration

God the Father’s voice is heard authenticating Jesus Christ’s ministry.

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The disciples’ response to the transfiguration

Peter’s wish to build shelters

Matthew 17:4 NKJV

Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

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Questioning and confusion

Matthew 17:10 NKJV

And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

They keep to themselves what they have seen and heard

These verses reiterate that Jesus Christ’s full glory was hidden from the world until his resurrection.