Transfiguration

The Transfiguration in the Bible refers to a pivotal event in the New Testament where Jesus is transformed and revealed in divine glory. This event is most notably described in the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:2-10, and Luke 9:28-36. During the Transfiguration, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, and there He is transfigured before them—His face shining like the sun and His clothes becoming white as light. This moment is significant as it reveals Jesus’ divine nature and His connection to the Old Testament figures, specifically Moses and Elijah, who appear alongside Him.The Transfiguration serves multiple theological purposes. It confirms Jesus’ identity as the Son of God and foreshadows His glory in the resurrection. Moreover, it emphasizes the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, indicating that Jesus fulfills the Law (represented by Moses) and the Prophets (represented by Elijah). The voice from the cloud declaring, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; listen to Him” (Matthew 17:5), underscores the importance of heeding Jesus’ teachings. Thus, the Transfiguration is not only a moment of divine revelation but also a call to discipleship and faith in Jesus' authority and mission.

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