But the drama up there on that mountain seems to have been only partly intended to make an impression on the disciples. They told no one of this astonishing moment. But in our smallness, we think God might be like us but only a little better. And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 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). This post is excerpted from The Testimony of Luke, by S. Kent Brown, 472-482. Now, lets think about that for just a moment. This, however, also seems unlikely.). What was his response? The first is that Luke alone provides the content of the conversation between Jesus, Moses, and Elijah (on which comment is made below). As we might expect, the glory of Yahweh filled the tabernacle and the temple (Exodus 40:34; 1 Kings 8:11). Biblical Commentary We dont die and then simply vanish. 29 As he was praying, Even now, its common for those who want to get in touch with the nearness of God to go to the mountains. But then we all often miss seeing this in each other as often as not. It happened about eight days after these sayings (v. 28a). Not only is the father distraught because his son is suffering, but his situation is made even more difficult by the fact that this is his only child. His constant praying shows his love for his Father in heavenand his confidence that his prayers and his worship were heard. Clearly, he was bathed in the light of Gods presence. But the subject matter of their conversation is clear: They spoke of Jesus departure and what he would accomplish in Jerusalem.. Several times over the years, Ive prayed that I could see an angel. In the Protestant lectionary, Transfiguration Sunday stands at the juncture between Epiphany and Lent, and as such, offers a glimpse forward to the Easter Season and the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ. All three of the Synoptics place the Transfiguration immediately after Jesus first passion pronouncement, emphasizing that the one who willbe killed, and on the third day be raised up (v. 22) is not a random victim of violence, but is the Son of God carrying out Gods plan (v. 35). A thousand sparks to inspire you and your congregation! Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child (v. 38). There was tangible evidence that the grave is not the end., J. Oswald Sanders, The Incomparable Christ. This Voice from the cloud seems to be articulating these very words, making the point that this long-awaited Prophetthe Messiah is here. His disciples, Peter, James and John, were privileged to see Christs glory on the Mount of First, how in the world did the disciples come close to sleeping through this thing? When a storm threatened their boat, Jesus asked, Where is your faith? (8:25). Jesus is in glory already, and they are with him. Undoubtedly, they spoke with Jesus of the events in the next few months of Jesus death, resurrection, and probably his ascension into heaven. WebLuke 9:28 And it came to pass, about an eight days after those sayings About a week after he had declared the above things, at, or near to Caesarea Philippi. It took a bit, apparently, before they even fully woke up (and then saw something so odd they must have wondered if they were not, in fact, still asleep and seeing a dream). There are many speculations why these two men appeared. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and It commemorates Gods protection during the wilderness wanderings (Leviticus 23:39-43). The event was a revelation of Christs glory and was witnessed by only three chosen apostles. 3233 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, All written content on this site, unless labelled otherwise, is the copyright property of the center for excellence in preaching / respective content author(s), The Center for Excellence in Preaching is a resource from Calvin Theological Seminary. Click here for more information. Yet he suffered without ever sinning. Our bodies will be glorious. Yes, the disciples themselves will suffer as they follow Jesus and proclaim him to the world. His glory shinedfor those with eyes to seejust as brightly when he talked to lonely prostitutes and outcast lepers, when he saved wayward tax collectors and offered forgiveness to people who had never heard a forgiving syllable their whole lives long up to that point. Yet as Matt spoke of last week, he not only was 100% divine, he was 100% human with the frailties of humanity. This mountain is not named, but its name is not important. Jesus spoke of returning with power and great glory (Luke 21:27). You fall to the ground trembling, your hair standing straight up. Throughout the scriptures, light is a symbol of God, so that whenever we come into the presence of God, were filled with the light of Gods love, and, like a prism, the radiance of God is reflected and refracted through us to illumine and enlighten others. While he was praying, Jesus was transformed before the disciples eyes. This event was unprecedented. The saying of Peter would then mean that, since the messianic age is here, the group should camp out permanently on the mountain. WebCommentary on the Texts Luke 9:28-36. The glory was there. Though it may be more difficult to read a few words in this Gospel account and be similarly astonished, Jesus transformation here is more astonishing that anything weve ever witnessed. Web28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. A second possible reason for the Transfiguration: We know from the Scriptures that Jesus never sinned. The point is that Gods glory is so overwhelming that humans arent engineered to be capable of experiencing it. He considers Peters proposal foolish, but doesnt tell us why: One possibility is that Peter is trying to prolong the mountaintop experienceto keep Jesus safe on the mountain rather than seeing him exposed to suffering, rejection, and death (v. 22). (28-36) An evil spirit cast out. At least 9 times that I could find in this Gospel. Every time they respond to Jesus predictions about suffering with indifference or with actions that tug another direction, Jesus must surely have heard the tempters voice whispering into his ear, See, even your friends dont buy it! Scared out of their minds. But on a different note: its always been a mystery to me how the disciples recognized Moses and Elijah. as the stars forever and ever (Daniel 12:3). (and) a cloud came and overshadowed them The booths recall the Feast of Booths, one of the three major festivals of the Jewish faith. This is my beloved Son. The moderator of the committee told me later, It was as if someone turned on the lights. 2. Luke says, his clothing became white and dazzling We can read about that in Luke 22 just hours before the Crucifixion. Look in your Bibles up at vs. 26 here in Luke 9. While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently (v. 42a). 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). In the Gospels, he is bold and outspoken. And, lo, there appeared to them [473] Moses and Elijah talking with him.4. 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). Certainly, their faith has waned more often than it has waxed. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. They are not really tracking all of what Jesus is saying, and so when Jesus speaks openly about his impending death, the disciples sometimes say nothing at all (note what happens after Luke 9:27: we fast-forward 8 whole days with no reported reactions whatsoever of the disciples to what Jesus had said). (See on [1610]Mt 16:13). Third, how can it be, following on one of the most dazzling visual spectacles that ever took place on this planet, that the bottom line from God the Father is Listen to him. Listen? Every second reading for Transfiguration from 2 Corinthians comes after the next. Luke 1:4 that you may have certainty of what you have been taught.. Listen to him! 36When the voice came, Jesus was found alone. Lukes disclosure concerning the conversation is highly significant for his account. Peters idea goes nowhere. 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. Web28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. All of this provides important background, for Luke himself says that the transfiguration took place after these sayings., Some of the major features of Lukes account, over against Marks, are the following. Bring your son here. 42While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. At the conclusion of his splendid chapter on the resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of our bodies, Paul magnificently concludes: 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. The fireworks have ended. 19-20). The voice from the clouds echoes the voice from heaven at Jesus baptismYou are my beloved Son. We cant deal with it. It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. It was a thanksgiving celebration. WebMatthew 17:1-8. And there is more to it than simply an unforgettable moment. My Name Is _____ stick-on name badges. Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 [37-43] In preparation for the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Year C, one has to make an obvious decision. They will fail to understand Jesus warning about his betrayal (9:43-45). Even to see an angel in his glory would be terrifying. The reading was from the Gospel according to Luke: The Transfiguration. Later, at Jesus ascension, a cloud will take Jesus out of their sight (Acts 1:9also written by Luke). 28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. Verse 28 links the Transfiguration to the preceding passage in which Peter declares that Jesus is the Messiah and Jesus declares that he must suffer and die. On this mountain the subject (has been) death (Craddock, Interpretation, 135). Thou that dwellest between the cherubim, shine forth: Show Me a token for good: Father, glorify Thy name.". The disciples have survived their encounter with God! From the looks of the text, it would not be an unwarranted leap to think these three did not tell even the other nine disciples what had taken place. It is not in vain. Either expression, as Stephen Farris points out in The Lectionary Commentary, could be the loose equivalent of saying about a week later. Yet, as Farris also suggests, in Lukes context the eighth day could be a prefigurement of the resurrection as well. When we see God in all his glory, we will be shaken to the core. 28 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. It lit up like a blazing light. It is interesting to note that although Luke tells us that Jesus garments shone as bright as a flash of lightning, we are not told that Jesus face shone, only that it changed. In the Greek this is literally that the EIDOS of his face changed, the image, the appearance, of his face was altered. Each of the Synoptic Gospels contains an account of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9//Mark 9:2-10 //Luke 9:28-36). Listen, and not Look? What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. Really carefully. Later, however, they succeeded in healing everywhere (9:6). Why Moses and Elijah? And besides, how would you explain this? They expect him to conquernot to die. In an excellent book called The Incomparable Christ, author Oswald Sanders said, The presence of Moses and Elijah would be to them the pledge of their own immortality. This word, exodon, provides another parallel with Moses, who led the Exodus from Egypt. They speak then of Jesus exodus from this world through his suffering, death, and resurrection into heaven, the place where they dwell with God. And likewise, we can have greater assurance that the words of the NT are from firsthand eyewitnesses. The Gospel of John in particular speaks of the cross as Christs glorification (John 12:23; 13:31-32). Matthews Gospel account says that Jesus was, transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light (Matt 17:2). As for the transfiguration of Jesus, it represents a turning point in his life: No longer would he continue his ministry in Galilee, his hour had come. This observance, known as the Feast of Tabernacles or the Feast of Booths, started as a harvest festival, but evolved into a reminder of their wanderings in the wildernessand their escape from slavery in Egyptand Gods continuing faithfulness to them. In preparation for the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Year C, one has to make an obvious decision. Henry, Matthew. We heard the story of Moses up on Mount Sinai. And finally, to what extent is the radiance of God visible in your life today? The event happens on a mountain, a place of special revelation. WebThe Transfiguration. Finally, there is the cloud and the voice. They still exist. TRY SERMONWRITER! That Jesus perhaps needed this boost is testament to his true humanity. Peter will refer to it as the holy mountain (2 Peter 1:18). 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. However, these words are directed to the disciples rather than Jesus (as at the baptism). Mark says they were afraid when Jesus was first glorified (Mark 9:6). and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud (v. 34b). Luke says, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem. (9:51). Dont doubt him. At the top of the mountain, they found themselves in the presence of God, who testified to the divine status of his son, Jesus. A bolt of lightning is one of the most powerful forces on planet earth, discharging 1,000,000,000,000,000 watts of electricity (thats 1 trillion if you dont want to count up all the zeroes) at a temperature of 20,000 degrees centigrade (which is considerably hotter than even the surface of the sun). when, however, they had thoroughly awakened, And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration: The Coming Glory Metamorphosis. There was no reason, therefore, that He should Luke 9:28 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible As He sent His apostles out, He gave them power and authority. Or Isaiah the prophet who, in Isaiah 6, had this heavenly vision of God in full display of his glory and majesty. Herod's terror at the growing greatness of our Lord Jesus, ver. We listen to so many voices today, all of which seem wise and attractivepundits, columnists, commentators, political analysts, religious gurus, celebrities, tempters, seducers. They are left with Jesus and silence. 32Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him. Dont disregard him. Both Moses and Elijah had received revelation on mountains. In any case, its clear from the Gospel accounts by Matthew, Mark, and Luke that the disciples were terrified at what was happening. The Great Prophet. Go another way! The voice from the cloud speaks only of Jesusnot of Moses or Elijahand does so only after Moses and Elijah depart. Luke 9:28-36 These events in Luke 9 take place about six months before the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 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. ; 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]. They dont tell anyone what they have seen, and that is all right. WebLuke 9:28-36. For THAT your friends will follow you to the bitter end!. Lets make three tents: Peter might be taking his idea for the three booths from the Feast of Tabernacles. Second, Moses and Elijah are present. What he has said about himself and what is to happen is Gods will. He is a royalty but He suffered a lot for our sins. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. Listen to him! (v. 35). Moses face shone so brightly that he found it necessary to wear a veil to shield people from the glare (Exodus 34:29-35). Spiritual. They are afraid. Or perhaps he was thinking about Gods coming kingdom as displayed in the Jewish Feast of the Tabernacles, or the Feast of Tents., But the text here and in Marks parallel account seems that even Peter didnt know. There the new exodus takes place, the new event of redemption for all the world. Here we have Jesus at the top of the mountain being transfigured, receiving the visits of Moses and Elijah and they are talking Continue 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. The disciples are terrified because they understand the cloud as the presence of God. . 35B (Dallas: Word Books, 1993), Pervo, Richard I., and Carl, William J. III, Proclamation 2, Epiphany, Series C (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1979), Ringe, Sharon H., Westminster Bible Companion, Luke (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press), Rohr, Richard, The Good News According to Luke: Spiritual Reflections (New York: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 1997), Stein, Robert H., The New American Commentary: Luke (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1992), Tannehill, Robert C., Abingdon New Testament Commentaries: Luke (Nashville: Abingdon, 1996), Copyright 2007, 2010, Richard Niell Donovan, The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up, be killed, and on the third day be raised up, suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? People seek inner peace, and they try all kinds of things to achieve it anything that will promise much, but demand little. Everything was easy for him. But as Matt talked about last week, theres a bit of mystery here. ), The Lectionary Commentary: Theological Exegesis for Sundays Text. WebCommentary, explanation and study verse by verse of Luke 9:28-36 by Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary. Hed come back a different man revived and ready to go back to work. To me, its one of the more remarkable biological events. Hebrews 5:7 ESV In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. So weve looked at this surprising, once-in-a-lifetime story. At this Transfiguration, God confirms that the new Moses-like prophet is Jesus, saying, This is my beloved Son. 36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. Only the High Priest is allowed to come into Gods presenceand he only on the Day of Atonement (Hebrews 9:7). They are amazed at what they see. Like in Star Wars when Yoda appears as a ghost before Luke Skywalker. And it speaks to us what Christ did a few months later in his death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven. Lets make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said. A Sermon Based on Luke 9:28-36 March 4, 2019; Rev. The wonder of it. Copyright 2007, Philip McLarty. He was not making up stories about Christ. Then Jesus told the disciples what Peters answer implied. Luke 9:28-36 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary. Perhaps someone in this room. 9:30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. The face of the man walking with his child in the park, of a woman baking bread, of sometimes even the most unlikely person listen to a concert or standing barefoot in the sand watching the waves roll in, or just have a beer at a Saturday baseball game in July. A few verses later, at 9:51, Luke writes that Jesus set his face to go to Jerusalem, where all that has been spoken of will take place for him. But that is not to be. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen. While Luke does not tell of Peters protest (see Matthew 16:22), it is clear that the disciples are not prepared to hear Jesus talk about suffering and death. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus told his disciples, Then the righteous will shine forth like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father (Mt. Throughout this chapter, the question has been, Who is this? Now God provides the answer. Luke 9:28-36 Transfiguration of the Lord You can tell when someone is really listening to you, writes Amanda Ripley in High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out.. As a journalist, Amanda listens to people for a living. Shortly before the Transfiguration, Jesus revealed to the disciples that The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up (9:22). WebLuke 9:28-36, (37-43a) 9:28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. Elijah fled to Mount Horeb, and there God spoke to him in a sound of sheer silence (1 Kings 19:12, NRSV; RSV: a still small voice). But who can adequately translate those "strong cryings and tears?" Its the kind of thing a loving Father does for his beloved Son. They want to camp out with him on the mountain. 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