They want to camp out with him on the mountain. 28 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. The apostles are sent to preach and heal. And his resurrected guarantees our resurrection. Jesus answers that in the next verse. Neither do Peter, John, or James offer an explanation. 28 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. And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John his brother, and leadeth them to a high mountain apart; 2. The voice from the clouds echoes the voice from heaven at Jesus baptismYou are my beloved Son. Mark says they were afraid when Jesus was first glorified (Mark 9:6). What is some significance for us today from these words here in Luke 9?? At the conclusion of his splendid chapter on the resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of our bodies, Paul magnificently concludes: 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. As the "sayings" so definitely connected with the transfiguration scene are those announcing His deathat which Peter and all the Twelve were so startled and scandalizedso this scene was designed to show to the eyes as well as the heart how glorious that death was in the view of Heaven. In the Gospels, he is bold and outspoken. 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 is my Son, my Chosen One. 37It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met him. Hed come back a different man revived and ready to go back to work. Anybody who manages to radiate the energy and light of a lightning bolt is mighty powerful and mighty bright. Jesus glorified like the sun. Every once and so often, something so touching, so incandescent, so alive transfigures the human face that its almost beyond bearing. (From Beyond Words by Frederick Buechner, Harper San Francisco 2004). They will fail to understand Jesus warning about his betrayal (9:43-45). Have you ever known anyone like that? Luke clearly understands Jesus to be a new Moses. To have Jesus entire body and clothing lit up like the sun, and to see two ancient biblical heroes appearing out of the past.well, whats the only response but amazement and fear? He considers Peters proposal foolish, but doesnt tell us why: One possibility is that Peter is trying to prolong the mountaintop experienceto keep Jesus safe on the mountain rather than seeing him exposed to suffering, rejection, and death (v. 22). 7 After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, b he entered Capernaum. They kept silent and in those days told no one of any of the things they had seen. And the story of the transfiguration in todays gospel (Luke 9:28-36) is the story of the sublime, absolute beauty. God speaks of Jesus as his Chosen One, for Jesus has accepted his role. 2. WebCommentary, explanation and study verse by verse of Luke 9:28-36 by Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary. This event was not some simple stunt someone videos and posts on YouTube. My Name Is _____ stick-on name badges. There is hardly anything else quite like it in the entire Bible. First Reading. Our bodies must be transformed. Our Lord Jesus, even in his transfiguration, was willing to speak concerning his death and sufferings. But maybe behind these questions something of the core truth of the gospel starts to come out. The Transfiguration of Our Lord is a day that gives those at worship a glimpse of the coming future glory of Christ on Easter. (and) a cloud came and overshadowed them The first step to such a prayer is stillness and silence, or what should have been Peters response on the mountain. To me it defies explanation. Each of the Synoptic Gospels contains an account of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9//Mark 9:2-10 //Luke 9:28-36). I love Peter. No restraint! Moses face shone so brightly that he found it necessary to wear a veil to shield people from the glare (Exodus 34:29-35). That exodus can only happen in accord with what Jesus himself had predicted when he said, just prior to this story, that he must suffer, be killed, and be raised on the third day (9:22). Scripture says. As for the transfiguration of Jesus, it represents a turning point in his life: No longer would he continue his ministry in Galilee, his hour had come. The first is that Luke alone provides the content of the conversation between Jesus, Moses, and Elijah (on which comment is made below). These convulsions demonstrate graphically the problem that the father has described. They will not understand Jesus prediction of his death and resurrection (18:31-34). (In more cheeky moments Ive wondered about these two men sporting Hello! Perhaps intimidating. (1-9) The multitude miraculously fed. Our Associate Pastor Nominating Committee went to Dallas for a Face to Face conference, where churches looking for ministers and ministers looking for churches get a chance to meet each other. Luke wrote this Gospel with this purpose in mind. The Feast of Booths was observed in the fall each year at the completion of the harvest. That Jesus perhaps needed this boost is testament to his true humanity. It is absolutely overwhelming to us mere mortals on earth. Should the preacher make use of the short text, relating the Transfiguration alone (9:28-36) or use the long text, telling not only the story of the Transfiguration but also relating the story of an exorcism (Luke 9:28-43)? However, I think they must go together. Is there any trustworthy voice amidst the cacophony? If they were not there to encourage Jesus in the direction he had to go, I cannot think of what else they would have had to say about that departure. Whatever the potential outcome, they feel unworthy to stand in Gods presenceunprepared to meet their Makervulnerable. But that is not to be. We need to listen to him. Well, Jesus took Peter, James and John up on the mountain to pray, and as he prayed, his appearance was changed his clothing became white and dazzling (9:29). 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. They speak of Jesus forthcoming exodus or departure, his forthcoming death and resurrection, which Jesus had spoken of before going up the mountain (9:22). The fireworks have ended. If we have any skepticism in us, this story is so unusual I can understand how we might be skeptical and wonder, Did that really happen?. If the moment wasnt already astonishing, now two great men of God from centuries before appear with Jesus, right in front of the 3 disciples. Peter will also link the Moses prophecy with Jesus in a sermon shortly after Pentecost (Acts 3:22). The two festivals complement each other in striking ways. Now, heres Jesus on Mount Herman. It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. It happened about eight days after these sayings (v. 28a). Talk to someone you trust about this. 38Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. You shall listen to him (Deuteronomy 18:15). The story begins. 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah. But there is something glorious, something heavenly that awaits them. For Moses died 1400 years earlier, and Elijah was taken into heaven 800 years earlier, and here they are now in front of Peter, James, and John alive and in glory. Luke 9:28-36. Bring your son here (v. 41). For most preachers, the decision is easy. Really carefully. They know the mind and will of God. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was galtered, and hhis clothing became dazzling white. Im convinced every one of us would have responded similarly. Christ, the true, the only light, Psalm 99. Our confidence in Christ is strengthened by this testimony. Luke 9:28-36 Have you noticed how closely tied sleep and death are in the New Testament? The face of the man walking with his child in the park, of a woman baking bread, of sometimes even the most unlikely person listen to a concert or standing barefoot in the sand watching the waves roll in, or just have a beer at a Saturday baseball game in July. 29. This post is excerpted from The Testimony of Luke, by S. Kent Brown, 472-482. Luke says, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem. (9:51). That word, TRANSFIGURED, is obviously why we call this the Transfiguration. Shortly before the Transfiguration, Jesus revealed to the disciples that 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 (9:22). The demon makes a desperate last attempt to control the boy. Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth! There are many speculations why these two men appeared. Biblical writers, attempting to describe Gods glory using human words, portrayed it as like devouring fire (Exodus 24:17). Like my elder years ago, wed likely come back refreshed and renewed and revived in the Spirit. So his need for prayer may not have been that much different than ours. Every time they respond to Jesus predictions about suffering with indifference or with actions that tug another direction, Jesus must surely have heard the tempters voice whispering into his ear, See, even your friends dont buy it! Moses and Elijah? Listen to him! (v. 35). They enclose a portion of the church year that is now fast coming to an end, just before the period of Lent. English versions of the Bible vary widely in how they translate that verse. Luke 9:28-36 The Radiance of God (McLarty), Then the righteous will shine forth like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father, All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. In the Incarnation, the Son of God takes on human form and resides with us mortals on earth. On one side of the bookshelf They were all astonished at the majesty of God (v. 43). WebLuke 9:28-36: Transfiguration. Exodus 34:29-35. This is not an issue of cowardice. Having both of them appear on the Mount of Transfiguration seems to be a neat way of coalescing the whole Old Testament into Jesus ministry. Its not easy to do. To me, its one of the more remarkable biological events. One creature is nothing like the other. A week earlier, Jesus spoke of his Second Coming when he returns to earth in glory. At this Transfiguration, God confirms that the new Moses-like prophet is Jesus, saying, This is my beloved Son. The accounts in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke are drawn from Marks, but there are some significant differences among them. Peter wanted to build three booths, but Jesus said no. But the disciples seem lost in a fog of cluelessness. She laughed and said, Oh, he just needs a little time every once in a while to be alone with God. She said hed go backpacking on horseback in the mountains of New Mexico. Probably, he just wants to do something. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. Some commentators even say that the preacher needs to choose one or the other. The Transfiguration gives these three privileged disciples a preview of that glory. As noted above, these words form another connection with Moses, who told the people, Yahweh your God will raise up to you a prophet from the midst of you, of your brothers, like me. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. Instead we are told only that they discussed his departure. Thats why they were there. Jesus was fully divine yet fully human. 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. a Glimpse of Glory Luke 9:28-36 From some aspects this was the highest point in our Savior's earthly career. that he took with him Peter, John, and James, It happened about eight days after these sayings, Our bodies will be glorious. Nothing has worked. That he will eventually be raised again bodily gets at both and assures us that the salvation about which Moses and Elijah showed up to discuss with Jesus is just the truest and grandest thing you could ever imagine! This is especially true for the writer of Luke. Finally, there is the cloud and the voice. Christs cross was necessary so that he might enter into his glory (Luke 24:26; see also Philippians 2:5-11). scatter all my unbelief; 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. In nature, metamorphosis is astonishing. This is at the heart of our Christian faith. To twenty-first century ears, the symptoms sound like epilepsy. 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. The family lineage depends on this child. May we meditate on the reality of this passage. These recognized giants of the faith come to point Jesus in the direction he needs to go and to encourage him that down that path lies the salvation of the world. Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration: The Coming Glory Metamorphosis. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and Methinks, as I steal by His side, I hear from Him these plaintive sounds, "Lord, who hath believed Our report? The booths recall the Feast of Booths, one of the three major festivals of the Jewish faith. 32Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him. Delivered Weekly! Later, after the resurrection, he will make it clear that his death was necessary so that he might enter into his glory (Luke 24:26). Peter, James, and Johnpartners before in secular business; now sole witnesses of the resurrection of Jairus' daughter (Mr 5:37), the transfiguration, and the agony in the garden (Mr 14:33). Listen to him! (v. 35). In the Transfiguration, the human shares in divine glory. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good that we are here. one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah (Luke 9:33). To look on Gods face is to die (Exodus 33:20). As we might expect, the glory of Yahweh filled the tabernacle and the temple (Exodus 40:34; 1 Kings 8:11). that he took with him Peter, John, and James (v. 28b). Why Moses and Elijah? And the people should listen to him. 29 As he was praying, Luke says they were afraid when the cloud came upon them (Luke 9:34). The father is desperate, but has not given up. What was his response? Does your face glow with the light of Christ? A rather literal translation would be that the disciples were weighed down with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory.. Today we have two lectionary texts that apparently dont go together. Let me offer a few thoughts. If there was any question as to who Jesus was, there was no mystery about it now: He is the Christ, the only begotten son of God. As Moses led the Israelites in the wilderness, God told him to build booths in which the people would dwell for seven days (Leviticus 23:33-43). To the few, Jesus was the Son of God. If that is our view, we are badly, badly mistaken. In an excellent book called The Incomparable Christ, author Oswald Sanders said, The presence of Moses and Elijah would be to them the pledge of their own immortality. We lead busy lives. We dont die and then simply vanish. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 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. Luke is mindful of that eighth day significance, after all (he is the only evangelist to give us the Emmaus Road story, replete with Jesus being made known to the disciples in the breaking of the bread). The glory of the Lord was revealed at his birth (Luke 2:9). A few years ago, I had an elder in my church whod disappear every two or three months. 35A voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son. 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? It would be too much for us. How so? To be confronted by him. The contrast between the mountaintop and the base of the mountain could not be sharper. Im going to die!!. WebThe gospel in Luke 9:28-36 is a reminder that Jesus in His divinity still goes through a lot of trials to save us. 28. 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. 33It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. If weve taken any biology class, weve heard of this word. They are not really tracking all of what Jesus is saying, and so when Jesus speaks openly about his impending death, the disciples sometimes say nothing at all (note what happens after Luke 9:27: we fast-forward 8 whole days with no reported reactions whatsoever of the disciples to what Jesus had said). The point is that Gods glory is so overwhelming that humans arent engineered to be capable of experiencing it. "It never entered thy thoughts to pay me the homageand yet I had helped thee, too, a littleof pouring oil on my head"; "but she hath anointed, not my head, she shrank, poor soul! 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. Dont disregard him. Luke says that this epiphany on the mountaintop took place eight days after Peters famous confession of Jesus as the Christ. 13:43), And in his Letter to the Ephesians, Paul writes, Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. (Eph. Mark 9:6 says, he did not know what to say, for they were terrified., We might say he was out of his mind. Some of us might relate to this. Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep (v. 32a). They were dumbfounded, speechless, awe struck. The moderator of the committee told me later, It was as if someone turned on the lights. His face was altered. Its still there today in the church if only we dont just sleep through it. Lectionary Reflections Luke 9:28-36 February 10, 2013. Ancient leaders of Israel appearing before their very eyes. Peter is an action-man! I write these lines just after hanging up the telephone. For though he is glorious and transcendent, he is tender and merciful, and he longs to save our souls through his Son, Jesus. Then He called His twelve disciples together WebMatthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 In this chapter we have, I. Jesus came to set people free from sin. In preparation for the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Year C, one has to make an obvious decision. Childrens Sermons Perhaps someone in this room. Only the High Priest is allowed to come into Gods presenceand he only on the Day of Atonement (Hebrews 9:7). Moses seems to represent the OT Law, while Elijah represents the Prophets. The disciples are terrified because they understand the cloud as the presence of God. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. This answers the question, Who is this?not by giving Jesus a title but by describing the process by which he will accomplish his work. 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. daystar in my heart appear., Visit, then, this soul of mine; This cloud came over them and they heard a voice, God himself, speaking to them. It is not what you would expect. Where others failed, Jesus prevails. 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. The committee interviewed several candidates, and each made a positive impression. And the way that God has chosen to carry out his redemptive purpose is to send his Son, Jesus, to bear our sins upon himself at the cross. This feature, which is also present in Matthews account (Matthew 17:2), is missing in Marks account, in which it is said only that Jesus was transfigured (Mark 9:2). ; Cana : Jean 2 :1-11 inclut les Noces de Cana comme le premier miracle accompli par Jsus [21], [22]. And there is more to it than simply an unforgettable moment. The story of Elijahs going to heaven is told at 2 Kings 2:11-12. From the very beginning there has been nothing about the appearance of Jesus that would cause you to think that he was anything more than just another boy, the son of a carpenter. What is this departure and events in Jerusalem? One example: Moses on Mt. This is simply the contrast of the smallness of our humanity before the might and power and glory of Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth. 21-27). Dont ignore him. Its not like Moses had gotten his face onto the $1 bill or that Elijah had had his visage plastered all over the place in Israel the way we Americans do with Abraham Lincolns face. Luke tells us that Peter did not know what he was saying, something which is quite evident. What he has said about himself and what is to happen is Gods will. Master, it is good for us to be here. The Third Readings: The Gospels (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2001), Fitzmyer, Joseph A., S.J., The Anchor Bible: The Gospel According to Luke I-IX (New York: Doubleday, 1970), Gilmour, S. MacLean & Knox, John, The Interpreters Bible, Volume 8. Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!. and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud (v. 34b). Lets make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said (v. 33). GET YOUR FOUR FREE SAMPLES! 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. And that brings us to our fourth possible reason for the Transfiguration: To me its hard to imagine seeing these two ancient biblical heroes from centuries past. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. This is more a theological than a geographical statement. WebJesus Heals a Centurions Servant. We are so familiar with Lincoln that we recognize even his silhouetted profile in an instant. The glory of Moses and Elijah is not intended to compete with the glory of Jesus, which is described in much more dazzling terms, but only confirms their status as heavenly beings. 1879 argentine rolling block bayonet for sale, koke yepes and tiffany, Church year that is now fast coming to an end, just before the of. 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