And yet, wed all do well to spend a little time on a mountaintop every once in a while. We do not want to meet him still in our sinful state. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen (v. 36b). Peter will deny Jesus (22:54-62). Click here for more information. All three of the Synoptics place the Transfiguration immediately after Jesus first passion pronouncement, emphasizing that the one who willbe killed, and on the third day be raised up (v. 22) is not a random victim of violence, but is the Son of God carrying out Gods plan (v. 35). This moment gave great assurance to all that the apostles spoke and lived for. Perhaps he is also tying it to the Feast of Tabernacles, where the Israelites present offerings for seven days and then have a holy convocation on the eighth day (Leviticus 23:36). This, however, also seems unlikely.). It took a bit, apparently, before they even fully woke up (and then saw something so odd they must have wondered if they were not, in fact, still asleep and seeing a dream). Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! 29As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling. WebLuke 9:28-36 This passage is traditionally know as the Transfiguration, from the Greek term used by both Mark and Matthew to describe what happened to Jesus ( metemorphotha, Mk 9:2-8, Mt 17:1-8). 1. They cannot encourage Jesus to stick with what they dont understand (and would resist if they did understand it). (1-9) The multitude miraculously fed. Though its hard for us to grasp what happened here when Moses and Elijah appeared, to see them would have been sort of a pledge to the disciples of their own immortality. WebBethsade : Marc 8:22-26 [19] inclut le rcit de la gurison de "l'aveugle de Bethsade" [20]. Its honestly hard to explain and understand. They were to do this that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt. And because his emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus, and one of the greatest needs WebChrist shares Gods glory. Moses had prophesied, Your God will raise up to you a prophet from the midst of you, of your brothers, like me. These three disciples were present at the healing of Jairus daughter (8:51). Jesus himself metamorphosed into some radically different. Verse 28 links the Transfiguration to the preceding passage in which Peter declares that Jesus is the Messiah and Jesus declares that he must suffer and die. But the subject matter of their conversation is clear: They spoke of Jesus departure and what he would accomplish in Jerusalem.. In the Protestant lectionary, Transfiguration Sunday stands at the juncture between Epiphany and Lent, and as such, offers a glimpse forward to the Easter Season and the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ. You shall listen to him (Deuteronomy 18:15). 1. His glory shinedfor those with eyes to seejust as brightly when he talked to lonely prostitutes and outcast lepers, when he saved wayward tax collectors and offered forgiveness to people who had never heard a forgiving syllable their whole lives long up to that point. Talk to someone you trust about this. They confirm that this is the will of God for him. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, He was not making up stories about Christ. Really carefully. . In preparation for the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Year C, one has to make an obvious decision. The disciples will neither listen well nor carry out their tasks faithfullyuntil after the resurrection. An analogy might be coming into contact with a live high-voltage electrical line. As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling (v. 29). In any case, its clear from the Gospel accounts by Matthew, Mark, and Luke that the disciples were terrified at what was happening. Luke says that this epiphany on the mountaintop took place eight days after Peters famous confession of Jesus as the Christ. To me, it matches the magnitude of the stories of Christs birth (which weve looked at in the past couple of weeks) and the resurrection. What were Peter, John, and James thinking about this stunning scene before them? A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. Accounts of Moses as having gone to heaven are not in the Old Testament itself, but in Jewish tradition (Josephus, Ant, 4.326). And finally, to what extent is the radiance of God visible in your life today? Its something I think about only if Im watching a sci-fi movie. Lets make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said (v. 33). 28 dNow about eight days after these sayings he took with him ePeter and John and James and fwent up on the mountain to pray. Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; His face was altered. Moses and Elijah. Jesus prayed to God, and as he prayed, his appearance was changed, his raiment became dazzling white. And then he was joined by none other than Moses and Elijah representing, of course, the Law and the Prophets of the Jewish faith. Well, Peter as usual is the first one to speak up. We heard the story of Moses up on Mount Sinai. Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration: The Coming Glory Metamorphosis. The second feature is that the disciples are said to have dozed off during that conversation, but saw the glorified Jesus and the two men with him (9:32). Mark, the shortest Gospel, gives the most complete account of this exorcism. The clearest example is his prayerful agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. Luke says they were afraid when the cloud came upon them (Luke 9:34). Christs cross was necessary so that he might enter into his glory (Luke 24:26; see also Philippians 2:5-11). 7-9). His body was glorified. Perhaps someone in this room. With a thirst to know God. Go another way! The transfiguration of Jesus offers a glimpse of the Trinity, as well as a wild display of Gods glory and confirmation of who Christ is. Or perhaps he was thinking about Gods coming kingdom as displayed in the Jewish Feast of the Tabernacles, or the Feast of Tents., But the text here and in Marks parallel account seems that even Peter didnt know. The prophecy of the Old Testament is realized in the presence of Moses and Elijah. Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 [37-43] The transfiguration of Jesus follows immediately on the scene where Peter confesses Jesus to be the Christ, the Messiah (Luke 9:20). WebA GLIMPSE OF GLORY Luke 9:28-36 From some aspects this was the highest point in our Savior's earthly career. This is my beloved Son. Maybe the sleepiness of the disciples is emblematic for how often they had missed the glory of Jesus when it shined right in front of them day in and day out throughout Jesus ministry. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:1-17). Moreover, the disciples of Jesus are to listen to him. Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. a Glimpse of Glory Luke 9:28-36 From some aspects this was the highest point in our Savior's earthly career. Then Jesus told the disciples what Peters answer implied. The rest of the event seems to have taken place for Jesus edification. WebBut Luke is careful to report them, because Luke's emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus. So whats up with that? Its not what I expected to hear the Father say! It came to pass about eight days after Including the day on which the discourse, recorded in the preceding chapter, was delivered, and that on which the fact, WebLuke 9:28-36, (37-43a) 9:28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. But it also reminds us that the way to Easter is through the cross. An action-man needs to act! Peter might be taking his idea for the three booths from the Feast of Tabernacles. Have you ever known anyone like that? Insights on preaching and sermon ideas, straight to your inbox. Physically and literally, his body and even his clothing were changed. 29. On the other side of the bookshelf weve got Jesus going up on Mount Herman. WebMatthew 17:1-8. As a young believer, I would think, Well, Jesus was the Son of God. Neither do Peter, John, or James offer an explanation. And likewise, we can have greater assurance that the words of the NT are from firsthand eyewitnesses. They talk with Jesus. While Luke does not tell of Peters protest (see Matthew 16:22), it is clear that the disciples are not prepared to hear Jesus talk about suffering and death. All of this provides important background, for Luke himself says that the transfiguration took place after these sayings., Some of the major features of Lukes account, over against Marks, are the following. Jesus is preparing His disciples and telling them that it is necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and be killed and then raised up on the third day. but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him (v. 32b). If we do not know Jesus, we should turn to him. Lets make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said. Or as Buechner put it, Even with us something like this happens once in a while. The Incarnation of Our Lord and the Transfiguration of Our Lord stand as book-ends or brackets at the beginning and end of the Christmas and Epiphany seasons. Hymn Lists. Do you know one who is sorry for having listened? Herod said, John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things? He sought to see him (vv. The Bible has a more remarkable story of a metamorphosis. (18-27) The transfiguration. Were not told, but it seems that maybe the true image of God, the image of the Son, the spittin image of the Son who was his Father all over againmaybe this is what shone through in a way the disciples managed to miss seeing most days. And if it seems odd to hear God the Father follow up this visual display with advice that has to do with listening and not looking, maybe thats because we, too, are often overly fixated on outward fame and power and glory as the world defines all those things and maybe that gets in the way of our truly listening to what Jesus says about humility and sacrifice and being servants of the lowest of the low in also our societies yet today. But how could anyone be drowsy, even briefly, when such a spectacle was right in front of them? A third possible reason for the Transfiguration: Just a week earlier, Jesus spoke hard words about his own suffering on the Cross, and the disciples suffering for his sake. WebLuke 9:28-36: Transfiguration. Bring your son here. 42While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. The glory was there. But its a whole other experience to have that same bolt of lightning strike the tree in your backyard when youre standing in the window 30 feet away. For though he is glorious and transcendent, he is tender and merciful, and he longs to save our souls through his Son, Jesus. Web9:28-36 Christ's transfiguration was a specimen of that glory in which he will come to judge the world; and was an encouragement to his disciples to suffer for him. What was his response? It was a thanksgiving celebration. This was a moment they would never forget. This is the only Gospel to tell us what Moses and Elijah discuss with Jesus. (Luke 9:37-38) The glory of the mountaintop was short-lived, at best. The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up (v. 22). God is transcendent. Matthew and Mark say (Mt 17:1; Mr 9:2) "after six days," excluding these two days. For now, let it suffice that something heavenly is happening. There are many parallels between Moses in Exodus 24 and Jesus at the Transfiguration. That chapter is all about the resurrection. Luke 9:28-36. WebLuke 9:28 And it came to pass, about an eight days after those sayings About a week after he had declared the above things, at, or near to Caesarea Philippi. To the few, Jesus was the Son of God. Throughout this chapter, the question has been, Who is this? Now God provides the answer. This is not an issue of cowardice. Hebrews 5:7 ESV In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. 18-20). Hed come back a different man revived and ready to go back to work. He saw and heard ancient leaders of Israel Moses and Elijah. The Exodus from Egypt was the great salvation event of the OT, freeing Israel from bondage to the Egyptians. Psalm 99. Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 [37-43] In preparation for the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Year C, one has to make an obvious decision. Out of the group of 12 disciples, these three were ones Jesus focused even more on. Changed into another form. In this case this stunning revelation of glory took place well out of the public eye and then, even for those human eyes that did take it in, there was a mixture of confusion, sleepiness, and then reticence to speak of it in the future. Peters idea goes nowhere. At least 9 times that I could find in this Gospel. At the base of the mountain, they find themselves confronted by a great crowd and a distraught father who pleads for his son, who is possessed by a demon. that he took with him Peter, John, and James (v. 28b). He had talked previously about his forthcoming suffering and death. Now, heres Jesus on Mount Herman. What is this departure and events in Jerusalem? Our bodies must be transformed. Listen to him! (v. 35). And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was They are represented in this episode (as) foils to Jesus. The crowd, having just seen the childs convulsions, cannot help but be impressed with the miracle of this healing. My Name Is _____ stick-on name badges. The moderator of the committee told me later, It was as if someone turned on the lights. from doing this; but my feet. Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 [37-43] Lukes disciples need a revelatory experience in order to appreciate Jesus true identity and vocation. This moment on the mountain with Jesus, Moses and Elijah tells us that yes, there truly is life beyond the grave. Sun of righteousness, arise, 35B (Dallas: Word Books, 1993), Pervo, Richard I., and Carl, William J. III, Proclamation 2, Epiphany, Series C (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1979), Ringe, Sharon H., Westminster Bible Companion, Luke (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press), Rohr, Richard, The Good News According to Luke: Spiritual Reflections (New York: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 1997), Stein, Robert H., The New American Commentary: Luke (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1992), Tannehill, Robert C., Abingdon New Testament Commentaries: Luke (Nashville: Abingdon, 1996), Copyright 2007, 2010, Richard Niell Donovan, The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up, be killed, and on the third day be raised up, suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? With no human or earthly voices available to encourage Jesus, his Father steps in to provide new voices in the conversation. Rev., the mountain. At a time when anyone else would sit in stunned silence, Peter says, Lets make three tents! None of the Gospels tells us why he wants to build three tents: Perhaps he wants to prolong the mountaintop experienceto keep Jesus safe on the mountain rather than seeing him exposed to suffering, rejection, and death (v. 22). We can go home today and live for Jesus and work for him because its all true. On one side of the bookshelf weve got Moses going up on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. Where others failed, Jesus prevails. Luke 1:4 that you may have certainty of what you have been taught.. This has been a mountaintop experience but not the kind about which persons write glowingly of sunrises, soft breezes, warm friends, music, and quiet time. However it all happened, Luke alone tells us that these two showed up to encourage Jesus, to remind him that they, too, along with all the hosts of heaven were gearing up for the fulfillment of everything God had been aiming to accomplish ever since sin and evil showed up in this creation to sully Gods good intentions. Luke helps us to know that proclaiming the good Or they find Jesus rhetoric merely baffling and bewildering (see what happens in Luke 9:45 after another direct prediction of betrayal). Im going to die!!. In you I am well pleased (3:22). He places great hope in Jesus. These ancient leaders of Israel had been gone for centuries. In nature, metamorphosis is astonishing. Maybe this reminds us, as we in this Year C Lectionary cycle are on the cusp of the Season of Lent, that we need to listen really closely to what Jesus says from the cross whenhaving given the last full measure of his own devotion to this broken worldhe cries out, It is accomplished!. It happened about eight days after these sayings (v. 28a). At this Transfiguration, God confirms that the new Moses-like prophet is Jesus, saying, This is my beloved Son. Yes, Jesus is going to suffer and die. Those words, aimed at the disciples, but probably most directly at Peter, are just as relevant to men and women today as they were then. They want to camp out with him on the mountain. The voice from the clouds echoes the voice from heaven at Jesus baptismYou are my beloved Son. The voice from the cloud says that we can always trust JesusListen to him!, We say, But Jesus is too idealistic to understand the bare-knuckles world in which I live! The voice says, Listen to him!, We say, Later, perhaps, but I have other things to do right now! The voice says, Listen to him!, We say, But I am not sure that I truly believe. The voice says, Listen to him!. Amen. The Transfiguration is a Christological festival in the church year, which means that the story of the Transfiguration deserves attention on its own. A cloud covered the mountaintop, and from the cloud came a voice saying, This is my beloved Son. Even to see an angel in his glory would be terrifying. But as Buechner says, there are moments of transfiguration in all our lives. Plus, weve got this little voice deep down inside of us that keeps telling us how important we are and how the world might fall apart if we werent here to keep it running smoothly. The glory of the Lord was revealed at his birth (Luke 2:9). 28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus * took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. Jesus answers that in the next verse. If Peter, James, and John had any doubts before as to who Jesus was, seeing Jesus lit up like the blazing sun, seeing the long-dead Moses and Elijah alive before them, and now hearing a voice from heaven, surely they had no doubts now. Should the preacher make Metamorphosis is when an ugly, crawly creature like a caterpillar undergoes a complete transformation and comes out radically different. And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. God promises that the day will come when his glory will fill all the earth (Numbers 14:21). Jesus asked the disciples, Who do the multitudes say that I am? They answered, John the Baptizer, but others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. Jesus asked, But who do you say that I am? Peter answered, The Christ of God (vv. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 41Jesus answered, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? It is absolutely overwhelming to us mere mortals on earth. Peter is an action-man! 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and Henry, Matthew. Later, at Jesus ascension, a cloud will take Jesus out of their sight (Acts 1:9also written by Luke). On this mountain the subject (has been) death (Craddock, Interpretation, 135). Its the kind of thing a loving Father does for his beloved Son. It increases our motivation to work for Jesus, for everything we do matters. 19-20). His departure. All of that was to happen in and near Jerusalem. They were all astonished at the majesty of God (v. 43). This is more a theological than a geographical statement. 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