Some commentators even say that the preacher needs to choose one or the other. The Jewish people expect Moses and Elijah to return to usher in the messianic era. They talk with Jesus. Anybody who manages to radiate the energy and light of a lightning bolt is mighty powerful and mighty bright. The moment is over! But the disciples could have had no such visual associations with either Moses or Elijah. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good that we are here. They will not understand Jesus prediction of his death and resurrection (18:31-34). Luke 1:4 that you may have certainty of what you have been taught.. 38Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exo. Well, Peter as usual is the first one to speak up. Master, it is good for us to be here. His clothing became dazzling white. This scene challenges our comprehension, but something heavenly was happening here. In the Bible, when a story takes us up to a He was the second Moses face shone so brightly that he found it necessary to wear a veil to shield people from the glare (Exodus 34:29-35). And he endured human suffering just like we did. Spiritual. Click here for more information. 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). Click here to listen to this lesson. Or Isaiah the prophet who, in Isaiah 6, had this heavenly vision of God in full display of his glory and majesty. First Reading Commentary on Exodus 34:29-35 Moses countenance glows (10-17) Peter's testimony to Christ, Self-denial enjoined. Luke places Johns name ahead of James here and in the story of Jairus daughter, perhaps because Peter and John will be so closely linked later in Lukes writings (22:8; Acts 3:1-10; 4:1-22; 8:14-25) (Culpepper, 205). triumph oer the shades of night; . This was a moment they would never forget. But that is not to be. Today we have two lectionary texts that apparently dont go together. 43They were all astonished at the majesty of God. We know from Matthews and Marks Gospels Jesus told them to tell no one until after the resurrection. That Jesus did indeed go on to suffer and die is testament to his true divinity. 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). Luke clearly understands Jesus to be a new Moses. Even Peter keeps his mouth shut. Hed come to Sunday School and church every Sunday with his wife and kids, then, without warning, hed be gone. But as Buechner says, there are moments of transfiguration in all our lives. Instead we are told only that they discussed his departure. Thats why they were there. Moses spoke words of a coming prophet. Exodus 34:29-35. He says something that seems to make no sense: Let us set up tents for you, Moses and Elijah., Why did he say this? His disciples, Peter, James and John, were privileged to see Christs glory on the Mount of Transfiguration (9:28-36). The disciples will also have a problem with sleep at the Mount of Olives (22:45). 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. (6) So that his disciples do not stumble at his debasing himself in his flesh, he teaches them that it is voluntary, showing in addition for a moment the brightness of his glory. Several times over the years, Ive prayed that I could see an angel. Luke says that this epiphany on the mountaintop took place eight days after Peters famous confession of Jesus as the Christ. saves me time (retirement is just as busy as full time ministry) saves me money..(how quickly our libraries are dated!). And yet, wed all do well to spend a little time on a mountaintop every once in a while. 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. WebLuke 9:28-36. Throughout this chapter, the question has been, Who is this? Now God provides the answer. Only 3 disciples went with him. They have been on mountains to receive revelation; they are expected to appear at the coming of the messianic age (see Deuteronomy 18:15 concerning Moses; Malachi 4:5 concerning Elijah); and both had been taken into heaven and thereby were privileged to know God face-to-face and to know his will. Even to see an angel in his glory would be terrifying. On one side of the bookshelf 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). Christ has transformed more lives than we can count. His constant praying shows his love for his Father in heavenand his confidence that his prayers and his worship were heard. More importantly, it marked a renewal of Gods covenant with Israel. They are afraid. they saw his glory and heard the voice of God. Luke 9 is no exception. (and) a voice came out of the cloud, saying, Biblical Commentary They were all astonished at the majesty of God (v. 43). But how could anyone be drowsy, even briefly, when such a spectacle was right in front of them? 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. To see Gods glory provokes an intense response. WebCommentary on the Texts Luke 9:28-36. daystar in my heart appear., Visit, then, this soul of mine; However, I think they must go together. Mountains are places of prayer, and it is on mountains that many significant encounters with God take place. So it is possible that this little detail on the timing of the Transfiguration could be a hint pointing toward Easter and the glory that awaited Jesus also then. Your ministry keeps me up to date. ; Capharnam : La pricope de Jsus dans la synagogue de Capharnam correspond au dbut du ministre public de Jsus dans le rcit du Nouveau Testament [8]. We do not want to face him without having our sins paid for by him. Peter is an action-man! The voice from the clouds echoes the voice from heaven at Jesus baptismYou are my beloved Son. Yet in the Bible events like these sometimes play out rather differently than we think. WebChrist shares Gods glory. Sermon Commentary for Sunday, February 7, 2016. When you get a moment, take a close look in the mirror. Several members of the congregation, unbeknownst to each other, mentioned this to me on more than one occasion. WebLuke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration 28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. And if we find it odd that the disciples kept mum about this then perhaps we can turn the camera around to ourselves to wonder how often we keep silent about the great and glorious truths of the Gospel that we celebrate in church on Sundays but then fail to mention in the week that follows. He had talked previously about his forthcoming suffering and death. Its easy to find a time-lapse video of this strange looking caterpillar forming a chrysalis, and then a couple weeks later opening up to display this butterfly. The Bible has a more remarkable story of a metamorphosis. They will argue about which one of them is the greatest (9:46-48). Peter never forgot this moment when he had a brief glimpse of the coming glory of Jesus Christ. It commemorates Gods protection during the wilderness wanderings (Leviticus 23:39-43). The two festivals complement each other in striking ways. The story begins. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. Dont doubt him. It has two features that are of interest for Lukes rendition. 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. Its real. The first is that Luke alone provides the content of the conversation between Jesus, Moses, and Elijah (on which comment is made below). They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen. Scripture assures us that we were all created in the image of God, but as we hustle past people in the malls, as we jostle next to them on the train, as we get annoyed with them when they crowd us in our airplane seat, we miss it. Jesus exodon leads us into the kingdom of God. WebCommentary on Luke 9:28-36 (Read Luke 9:28-36) Christ's transfiguration was a specimen of that glory in which he will come to judge the world; and was an (See on [1610]Mt 16:13). WebCommentary for Luke 9 . The word glory is used in the Bible to speak of various wonderful thingsbut it is used especially to speak of Gods gloryan aura associated with Gods appearance that reveals Gods majesty to humans. one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah (Luke 9:33). On one side of the bookshelf weve got Moses going up on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. A SUBSCRIBER SAYS: Dear Dick, I would just like to say how much I appreciate your ministry. A few years ago, I had an elder in my church whod disappear every two or three months. Used by permission. Christ shares Gods glory. WebMatthew 17:1-8. Its honestly hard to explain and understand. 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). The contrast between the mountaintop and the base of the mountain could not be sharper. 18-20). The disciples have survived their encounter with God! The way of God for Jesus cannot bypass the cross. Perhaps an analogy to explain this is that to see a bolt of lightning strike the earth a mile away and to hear the rumbling thunder is one experience. All his teachings about love for God and for our fellow human beings are to be observed. Is there any trustworthy voice amidst the cacophony? 1-6. WebJesus Heals a Centurions Servant. Sometimes he says something beautiful, like earlier in Chapter 9 when he confesses that Jesus is the Christ. Have you ever seen such radiance as this in the faces of people youve known over the years? WebMatthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 In this chapter we have, I. 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).Since this term as adopted into English often carries connotations of a permanent and radical alteration, as in the Peter, James, and John already believed in life after death, but surely this moment dramatically increased their convictions that everything they had been taught about life after death was absolutely true. It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. All that is within Luke 9:31-33 is distinctive. This question, Who is this? is central to this Gospel in general and to chapter 9 in particular. II. First, there are the disciplesPeter, James, and John. When he returns down the mountain, his face literally shined for a time since he had been in Gods presence. 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. 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). 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. Jesus has just announced to the disciples that he must (Greek: deiimplying the will of God) 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).

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