Transfiguration of Jesus

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The Transfiguration of Jesus is a pivotal event in the New Testament, where Jesus' divine nature is revealed to his disciples Peter, James, and John, as recorded in Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, and Luke 9:28-36. This extraordinary experience, which occurred on a mountain, is a testament to Jesus' glory and a preview of his future exaltation, as voiced by God the Father, who declares, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen" (Luke 9:35). The Transfiguration also serves as a reassurance to the disciples, who are about to witness Jesus' suffering and death, as foretold in Matthew 17:12, and it foreshadows his ultimate triumph over death, as affirmed in 2 Corinthians 3:18, where believers are transformed into his likeness. Through this event, the Bible underscores the profound significance of Jesus' identity and mission, inviting believers to contemplate the majesty and wonder of their Savior.

Jesus Only

Erlo Stegen

Erlo Stegen emphasizes the significance of the transfiguration of Jesus, where Peter, James, and John witnessed His divine glory on the mountain. This event serves as a powerful reminder that the Gospel is not a mere fairy tale, but a true account of Jesus' majesty, witnessed by His closest disciple

Luke 9:28

“About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white. Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus' glory and the two men standing with Him. As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters --one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." (He did not know what he was saying.) While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. And a voice came from the cloud, saying, "This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!" After the voice had spoken, only Jesus was present with them. The disciples kept this to themselves, and in those days they did not tell anyone what they had seen.”

Matthew 26:37

“He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.”

Mark 5:37

“And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.”

2 Corinthians 13:1

“This is the third time I am coming to you. "Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses."”

Mark 9:2

“After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them. His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them. And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters --one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." For they were all so terrified that Peter did not know what else to say. Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: "This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!" Suddenly, when they looked around, they saw no one with them except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus admonished them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept this matter to themselves, discussing what it meant to rise from the dead. And they asked Jesus, "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" He replied, "Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected? But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him."”