Prepare: "We ourselves heard His voice.. when we were with Him on the sacred mountain." (2 Peter 1:18)
Read: Luke 9:28-45
Peter could vividly remember the unique experience at the Mount of transfiguration when he wrote to the church years later. (2 Peter 1:16-18). john too, confidently said, "We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only..." (John 1:14)
Splendour of His glory: Jesus chose to reveal His glory to the chosen three. They saw Moses, representing the Law and Elijah, representing the prophets, talking to Jesus about His impending suffering and death. They heard the Father's voice: 'This is My Son, listen to Him.' Jesus was the Messiah who came as the fulfillment of the law and the prophets. Peter would later affirm that Jesus is the chosen and precious corner stone of the church (1 Peter 2:6).
In a country where Jesus is easily added on to a list of gods or looked upon as a great teacher, how do we make people understand the uniqueness of Jesus?
Sorrowful cry of man: The scene in the valley was a real jolt to those who were still elated with the mountain-top experience. Jesus calmly took command of the situation and healed the boy. Jesus' struggle was not with the demons, but with the unbelief of the disciples. How quickly they let go of the authority they exercised when Jesus sent them on a mission (9:1-6).
We need times of retreat and renewal, to strengthen ourselves to battle with evil, which is a difficult and ongoing struggle.
Respond: Help me, Lord, to be filled with Your Word and with Your Spirit.
Read: Luke 9:28-45
Peter could vividly remember the unique experience at the Mount of transfiguration when he wrote to the church years later. (2 Peter 1:16-18). john too, confidently said, "We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only..." (John 1:14)
Splendour of His glory: Jesus chose to reveal His glory to the chosen three. They saw Moses, representing the Law and Elijah, representing the prophets, talking to Jesus about His impending suffering and death. They heard the Father's voice: 'This is My Son, listen to Him.' Jesus was the Messiah who came as the fulfillment of the law and the prophets. Peter would later affirm that Jesus is the chosen and precious corner stone of the church (1 Peter 2:6).
In a country where Jesus is easily added on to a list of gods or looked upon as a great teacher, how do we make people understand the uniqueness of Jesus?
Sorrowful cry of man: The scene in the valley was a real jolt to those who were still elated with the mountain-top experience. Jesus calmly took command of the situation and healed the boy. Jesus' struggle was not with the demons, but with the unbelief of the disciples. How quickly they let go of the authority they exercised when Jesus sent them on a mission (9:1-6).
We need times of retreat and renewal, to strengthen ourselves to battle with evil, which is a difficult and ongoing struggle.
Respond: Help me, Lord, to be filled with Your Word and with Your Spirit.
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