The Transfiguration

Introduction:
Jesus takes Peter, James, and John away on a tall mountain to pray. Here He was transfigured before them. Imagine if you were Peter, James, or John! How incredible this must have been for three former fisherman from Galilee! What took place here would burn vivid images in their minds—which would be recounted years later. See 2 Peter 1:16-18. Today we will discuss the significance of this event. What is it?

I. A look at the _____________________ itself.
    A. Greek = metamorphoo. “to change the ________________ or ________.”
        1. Lk. 9:28; Mt. 17:2—His face shone as the _______. See also Ex. 34:29-30; Heb. 1:3
        2. His _____________ was affected as well. See Mt. 17:2; Mk. 9:3; Lk. 9:29
    B. ___________ & ____________ appear—talking to Jesus.
        1. Lk. 9:31a—they were discussing the upcoming ___________ of Jesus.
        2. Lk. 9:32a—the disciples had been __________. Jesus returns & they are fully awakened.
        3. Mt. 17:3—”behold” indicates the suddenness and unexpectedness of the event!
    C. Why Moses & Elijah?
        1. They were the ________________ of the law and prophets.
        2. Elijah was taken w/o _________ & Moses gave the _______.
    D. Peter’s comment—Lk. 9:33. In his mind __________ was now on the same level as Moses & Elijah. He would
         soon learn some important facts.

II. Literally,….they beheld the majesty of His coming ________________.
    A. Mt. 17:5; Lk. 9:34—the cloud _________ over them. A symbol of _______ _______.
        1. See Ex. 14:19-20; etc.
    B. God says, This is My _____________ ________….
        1. See also Mt. 3:16-17. Second time God indicates His pleasure w/Jesus.
        2. From here it should have been impossible for them to doubt who Jesus was
    C. God says, __________ ___________! (Listen to Him…)
        1. God would begin to speak through __________! Heb. 1:1-2
        2. Jesus would have all ______________. Mt. 28:18
        3. 17:6—reaction of disciples….literally ___________ __________.
        4. 17:7—Jesus comforts them; after this only _________ present. (17:8; Mk.9:8) Instructed to tell no one what
            happened. (Mt. 17:9)

III. The significance of this event.
    A. Remember Jesus’ statement in 16:28…
    B. Peter, James, & John see a ______________ of His rule. They would live to see His resurrection, and ascension
         into heaven.
        1. See also 1 Peter 3:22; Eph. 1:20-23
        2. Jesus will continue to rule until He judges the world—Mt. 16:27; Acts 17:30
    C. These events forever shaped them as they worked for the Lord.
        1. 2 Peter 1:17-18; John 1:14—we saw His glory…

Conclusion:
    A. What does God expect of us today?
        1. Tabernacles erected in memory of His Son? Not hardly.
        2. He desires we simply obey His words on the mountain….HEAR HIM!
    B. Have you submitted yourself to Christ?
        1. John 14:6
        2. Obey the gospel before it is too late!



The Transfiguration Introduction: Jesus takes Peter, James, and John away on a tall mountain to pray. Here He was transfigured before them. Imagine if you were Peter, James, or John! How incredible this must have been for three former fisherman from Galilee! What took place here would burn vivid images in their minds—which would be recounted years later. See 2 Peter 1:16-18. Today we will discuss the significance of this event. What is it? I. A look at the _____________________ itself. A. Greek = metamorphoo. “to change the ________________ or ________.” 1. Lk. 9:28; Mt. 17:2—His face shone as the _______. See also Ex. 34:29-30; Heb. 1:3 2. His _____________ was affected as well. See Mt. 17:2; Mk. 9:3; Lk. 9:29 B. ___________ & ____________ appear—talking to Jesus. 1. Lk. 9:31a—they were discussing the upcoming ___________ of Jesus. 2. Lk. 9:32a—the disciples had been __________. Jesus returns & they are fully awakened. 3. Mt. 17:3—”behold” indicates the suddenness and unexpectedness of the event! C. Why Moses & Elijah? 1. They were the ________________ of the law and prophets. 2. Elijah was taken w/o _________ & Moses gave the _______. D. Peter’s comment—Lk. 9:33. In his mind __________ was now on the same level as Moses & Elijah. He would soon learn some important facts. II. Literally,….they beheld the majesty of His coming ________________. A. Mt. 17:5; Lk. 9:34—the cloud _________ over them. A symbol of _______ _______. 1. See Ex. 14:19-20; etc. B. God says, This is My _____________ ________…. 1. See also Mt. 3:16-17. Second time God indicates His pleasure w/Jesus. 2. From here it should have been impossible for them to doubt who Jesus was C. God says, __________ ___________! (Listen to Him…) 1. God would begin to speak through __________! Heb. 1:1-2 2. Jesus would have all ______________. Mt. 28:18 3. 17:6—reaction of disciples….literally ___________ __________. 4. 17:7—Jesus comforts them; after this only _________ present. (17:8; Mk.9:8) Instructed to tell no one what happened. (Mt. 17:9) III. The significance of this event. A. Remember Jesus’ statement in 16:28… B. Peter, James, & John see a ______________ of His rule. They would live to see His resurrection, and ascension into heaven. 1. See also 1 Peter 3:22; Eph. 1:20-23 2. Jesus will continue to rule until He judges the world—Mt. 16:27; Acts 17:30 C. These events forever shaped them as they worked for the Lord. 1. 2 Peter 1:17-18; John 1:14—we saw His glory… Conclusion: A. What does God expect of us today? 1. Tabernacles erected in memory of His Son? Not hardly. 2. He desires we simply obey His words on the mountain….HEAR HIM! B. Have you submitted yourself to Christ? 1. John 14:6 2. Obey the gospel before it is too late!