Transfiguration
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· 3 viewsOne of the most dramatic and supernatural moments is the transfiguration. Why did Moses and Elijah come talk with Jesus? Let's discover this question together.
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Jesus had converstaion...
about his death.
Previous chapter:
Matthew 16:21–23 (ESV)
From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.
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And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.”
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But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”
Same in Mark
Previous Chapter...
Now we know
what was on their mind
as they climbed in darkness...
discouragement...
Timeline
Timeline
Jesus say,
I’m going to die,
Peter argues...
Jesus rebukes.
Jesus talks about
talking up cross
following Jesus.
6 days later,
takes them up mountain.
Struggle of Faith
Struggle of Faith
They could not accept.
this is path of Messiah.
And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
Peter, James, and John
Peter, James, and John
There were lots of different groups
All followers
The 70
The 12
The 3
Why 3?
Mentor 70
Mentor 12
Mentor 3
Why
Deeper connection
The Climb
The Climb
Jesus
worked all day
Disciples were tired.
Jesus tired.
Struggle with faith.
Why climb?
Luke answers:
Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.
Apparently,
not uncommon.
Familiar with
long walks
lonely walks
desolate walks
night walks
for prayer.
Backpacking
long days
quiet at end...
want to be done.
What disciples thinking?
Why are we here?
Where are we going?
Metaphorically...
Is Jesus really the Messiah?
Why are we in the wilderness?
We should be in Jerusalem...
Proclaiming Him king!
This seems wrong...
Yet,
they walked
lonely
dark
physically
emotionally.
Finally stop.
Jesus prays.
Disciple try to join
Desire of Ages Chapter 46—He Was Transfigured
At first the disciples unite their prayers with His in sincere devotion; but after a time they are overcome with weariness, and, even while trying to retain their interest in the scene, they fall asleep.
Want to stay awake
want to pray
but can’t keep eyes open.
Jesus prays
for hours
and hours.
Desire of Ages Chapter 46—He Was Transfigured
Stepping a little aside from them, the Man of Sorrows pours out His supplications with strong crying and tears. He prays for strength to endure the test in behalf of humanity. He must Himself gain a fresh hold on Omnipotence, for only thus can He contemplate the future. And He pours out His heart longings for His disciples, that in the hour of the power of darkness their faith may not fail. The dew is heavy upon His bowed form, but He heeds it not. The shadows of night gather thickly about Him, but He regards not their gloom. So the hours pass slowly by.
The scene is dark
physically
emotionally.
Crying out to God
Have you experienced this?
Jesus is anxious
for himself
for his disciples.
He knows
power in prayer
strength in prayer
He needs companionship
brought the disciples.
These 3
are in Gethsemane
same experience
they fall asleep.
Just to weary to pray.
Jesus pours His heart out
to God
God alone
He is worried about them.
Worried about their:
fears
faith
discouragement
He prays for them.
Build their faith.
Help them see You.
Manifestation of Your power.
His prayer is is answered:
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.
The Transfiguration
The Transfiguration
That was an alarm clock.
They woke up.
see Jesus shining.
No longer darkness
physically
emotionally
They can see,
future
glory
purpose
faith
trust
It was just Jesus
standing there...
And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.
Moses and Elijah
Moses and Elijah
Why Moses and Elijah?
How did they recognize them?
Elijah camel hair and leather belt.
Moses??? Staff?
Why them?
Because few others that could come.
Others are in the grave.
For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. Their love and their hate and their envy have already perished, and forever they have no more share in all that is done under the sun.
For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
Dead rest until resurrection
What about these two?
Elijah was
taken to heaven alive
And as they still went on and talked, behold, chariots of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Moses Died on Mount Pisgah
but resurrect by Jesus
taken to heaven
But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a blasphemous judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you.”
Michael = Jesus
Daniel Study
Devil
fought over Moses body.
Jesus going to resurrect him
take him to heaven.
Devil Calls foul
Jesus says,
I’m not debating
He is mine.
Takes him to heaven.
Why Moses and Elijah?
Why Moses and Elijah?
Two guys
already in heaven.
alive and available.
They came for
two reasons.
Encourage Disciples
Encourage Jesus
Luke is more specific
about conversation.
And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
What talking about?
Departure...
Sacrifice...
Death...
Jesus tried
they wouldn’t listen
Moses and Elijah try...
Don’t fully
understand
accept death
But
trust Jesus
believe miracle.
Missed Some Ideas.
And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.”
Rash Peter
Bold Peter
Always gotta speak...
Frankly,
doesn’t make sense.
(just waking up).
For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified.
Silence is Golden
Then God Speaks...
The Voice
The Voice
He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
God, the Father, Speaks.
Booming Voice
Like thunder...
When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified.
People react
like usual...
Fear
Holy God
fall on face.
No more foolish talk.
And It’s Gone
And It’s Gone
But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
Like a storm
Like the lightening
Here then gone...
Why the Transfiguration
Why the Transfiguration
So we ask why?
Jesus knows
His people.
his followers.
He sees and feels
discouragements
fears
He cares...
The Problems
don’t immediately
disappear.
Jesus provides
enough faith
help us through.
Appeal
Appeal
You may be
going through
hard times.
Don’t forget,
He knows.
He cares.
He provides.
Perhaps today,
losing hope.
circumstances dark
future shadowy
Hold On!
He will
see you through.