Luke 9:29
Verse
Context
The Transfiguration
28About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.29And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white.30Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus.
Sermons
T. Austin-Sparks
Billy Sunday
George Warnock
Charles E. CowmanSummary
Commentary
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
as he prayed, the fashion, &c.--Before He cried He was answered, and while He was yet speaking He was heard. Blessed interruption to prayer this! Thanks to God, transfiguring manifestations are not quite strangers here. Ofttimes in the deepest depths, out of groanings which cannot be uttered, God's dear children are suddenly transported to a kind of heaven upon earth, and their soul is made as the chariots of Amminadab. Their prayers fetch down such light, strength, holy gladness, as make their face to shine, putting a kind of celestial radiance upon it (Co2 3:18, with Exo 34:29-35). raiment white, &c.--Matthew says, "His face did shine as the sun" (Mat 17:2), and Mark says (Mar 9:3), "His raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow, so as no fuller on earth can white them" (Mar 9:3). The light, then, it would seem, shone not upon Him from without, but out of Him from within; He was all irradiated, was in one blaze of celestial glory. What a contrast to that "visage more marred than men, and His form than the sons of men!" (Isa 52:14).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Who appeared in glory,.... In a very glorious manner, in most divine and beautiful forms to Christ, and to his disciples: and spake of his decease, which he should accomplish at Jerusalem; the word, rendered "decease", is "Exodus", the name of the second book of Moses; so called from the departure of the children of Israel out of Egypt, it gives an account of; and which departure is expressed by this word, in Heb 11:22 and to which the allusion is here. Death is a departure out of this world, and goes by this name, Pe2 1:15 and so here it signifies Christ's death, or exit, which he was to make at Jerusalem; and Moses and Elias talk with him about this; the nature, manner, use, and near approach of it; and to which they might encourage him, as man. The sufferings and death of Christ were what Moses and the prophets had foretold; and these two speak of the same things now; and which must serve to confirm what Christ a few, days ago had showed his disciples, that he must go to Jerusalem, and there suffer and die. Dr. Lightfoot thinks that the ascension of Christ to heaven is contained in the word "Exodus", which was his final departure out of this world, as well as his sufferings and death; and especially if there is any, allusion to the Israelites' departure out of Egypt, which was in victory and triumph; and the rather, because "the time of his receiving up", Luk 9:51 may be thought to refer to this; and so Moses and Elias conversed with him, not only about, his sufferings and death; but his ascension, and of which also the "Exodus", or going of Elias out of this world to heaven, which was by a translation and ascension, was a figure. Some render this word, "Expedition", and think it refers to the whole affair of the redemption of Christ's people by him, from the bondage of sin, Satan, and the law, by his sufferings and death; of which the deliverance of the people of Israel out of Egypt was a lively representation: an expedition which Moses was sent upon, and accomplished: but now the discourse turns upon an expedition of greater importance, which shortly was to be accomplished at Jerusalem, where Christ was to be arraigned, and condemned, and then suffer without the gates of it, in order to obtain eternal redemption for the whole Israel of God.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
9:29 his clothes became dazzling white (literally became bright as a flash of lightning): Jesus’ glory shone through his human body (cp. Ezek 1:4; Dan 7:9; see also Exod 34:29).
Luke 9:29
The Transfiguration
28About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.29And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white.30Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus.
- Scripture
- Sermons
- Commentary
Eyewitnesses of His Glory
By T. Austin-Sparks0The Impact of the ChurchThe Majesty of ChristISA 11:4MAT 16:24MAT 17:1MAT 28:18MRK 9:29LUK 9:29JHN 17:5ROM 8:171PE 1:72PE 1:16T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the Transfiguration of Jesus, highlighting that it served as a pivotal moment for the disciples, providing them with a vision of His glory amidst the impending trials of the Cross. He argues that the Church today needs a fresh encounter with the majesty of Christ to effectively address the challenges of a world dominated by evil. The experience of the Transfiguration was not only a testament to Jesus' perfect humanity but also a preparation for the disciples to understand the relationship between suffering and glory. Sparks calls for believers to seek a deeper understanding of Christ's power and presence, which can transform their impact in the world. Ultimately, he urges the Church to pray for a renewed vision of Jesus' majesty to overcome the impotence faced in spiritual battles.
Teach Us to Pray
By Billy Sunday0The Power of PrayerHumility in PrayerISA 59:1EZK 14:3MAT 6:6MAT 7:7MRK 1:35LUK 9:29LUK 18:13JHN 11:43JHN 14:13JAS 1:27Billy Sunday emphasizes the vital role of prayer in a believer's life, arguing that neglecting prayer leads to spiritual weakness akin to physical weakness from lack of exercise. He challenges the congregation to engage earnestly in prayer, highlighting that many fail to receive answers due to selfish motives or unresolved sin. Sunday illustrates the importance of humility in prayer, urging believers to seek God's will genuinely and to act in accordance with their prayers. He shares examples from the lives of historical figures who were powerful in prayer, reinforcing that true prayer leads to action and transformation. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper commitment to prayer as a means of drawing closer to God and fulfilling His will.
Mount of Transfiguration
By George Warnock0MAT 16:28LUK 9:292TH 1:10George Warnock preaches about the transfiguration of Jesus on the Mount, where His appearance was altered, and His garments were shining with His own light, giving a preview of the Kingdom of God to the three disciples. The radiance from within Jesus symbolized His divine nature and the glory of the Kingdom. Moses and Elijah appeared, discussing Jesus' upcoming death on the Cross, representing the Law and the Prophets bearing witness to Christ. This event foreshadowed the future glory to be revealed when Christ returns and is glorified in His saints.
Come Close to Him
By Charles E. Cowman0EXO 33:13PSA 46:10DAN 6:10MAT 6:6LUK 9:29ACT 1:13ACT 10:9JAS 4:8Charles E. Cowman preaches about the importance of seeking close communion with Jesus, drawing from the experience of Peter, John, and James witnessing the transfiguration on the mountain. He emphasizes the need for Christians to have their own 'Olivet,' a place of quiet thought, prayer, and heart fellowship with God, away from the distractions and pressures of daily life. Cowman encourages believers to seek moments of meditation and prayer to catch glimpses of heaven's glory and experience the presence of the Lord in their lives.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
as he prayed, the fashion, &c.--Before He cried He was answered, and while He was yet speaking He was heard. Blessed interruption to prayer this! Thanks to God, transfiguring manifestations are not quite strangers here. Ofttimes in the deepest depths, out of groanings which cannot be uttered, God's dear children are suddenly transported to a kind of heaven upon earth, and their soul is made as the chariots of Amminadab. Their prayers fetch down such light, strength, holy gladness, as make their face to shine, putting a kind of celestial radiance upon it (Co2 3:18, with Exo 34:29-35). raiment white, &c.--Matthew says, "His face did shine as the sun" (Mat 17:2), and Mark says (Mar 9:3), "His raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow, so as no fuller on earth can white them" (Mar 9:3). The light, then, it would seem, shone not upon Him from without, but out of Him from within; He was all irradiated, was in one blaze of celestial glory. What a contrast to that "visage more marred than men, and His form than the sons of men!" (Isa 52:14).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Who appeared in glory,.... In a very glorious manner, in most divine and beautiful forms to Christ, and to his disciples: and spake of his decease, which he should accomplish at Jerusalem; the word, rendered "decease", is "Exodus", the name of the second book of Moses; so called from the departure of the children of Israel out of Egypt, it gives an account of; and which departure is expressed by this word, in Heb 11:22 and to which the allusion is here. Death is a departure out of this world, and goes by this name, Pe2 1:15 and so here it signifies Christ's death, or exit, which he was to make at Jerusalem; and Moses and Elias talk with him about this; the nature, manner, use, and near approach of it; and to which they might encourage him, as man. The sufferings and death of Christ were what Moses and the prophets had foretold; and these two speak of the same things now; and which must serve to confirm what Christ a few, days ago had showed his disciples, that he must go to Jerusalem, and there suffer and die. Dr. Lightfoot thinks that the ascension of Christ to heaven is contained in the word "Exodus", which was his final departure out of this world, as well as his sufferings and death; and especially if there is any, allusion to the Israelites' departure out of Egypt, which was in victory and triumph; and the rather, because "the time of his receiving up", Luk 9:51 may be thought to refer to this; and so Moses and Elias conversed with him, not only about, his sufferings and death; but his ascension, and of which also the "Exodus", or going of Elias out of this world to heaven, which was by a translation and ascension, was a figure. Some render this word, "Expedition", and think it refers to the whole affair of the redemption of Christ's people by him, from the bondage of sin, Satan, and the law, by his sufferings and death; of which the deliverance of the people of Israel out of Egypt was a lively representation: an expedition which Moses was sent upon, and accomplished: but now the discourse turns upon an expedition of greater importance, which shortly was to be accomplished at Jerusalem, where Christ was to be arraigned, and condemned, and then suffer without the gates of it, in order to obtain eternal redemption for the whole Israel of God.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
9:29 his clothes became dazzling white (literally became bright as a flash of lightning): Jesus’ glory shone through his human body (cp. Ezek 1:4; Dan 7:9; see also Exod 34:29).