They will argue about which one of them is the greatest (9:46-48). In the Incarnation, the divine partakes of the human condition. No such account appears in the Gospel of John, in which one might say that Jesus is somewhat transfigured as the transcendent Son of God on earth all the way through! He says that Moses and Elijah were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem (9:31). The last 3 chapters of Luke speak of this. The disciples would have heard of them and read about them from the Scriptures. Those words, aimed at the disciples, but probably most directly at Peter, are just as relevant to men and women today as they were then. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. But when we are resurrected, we will be imperishable we will never again have an expiration date! The glory of the Lord was revealed at his birth (Luke 2:9). We dont die and then simply vanish. Should the preacher make use of the short text, relating the Transfiguration alone (9:28-36) or use the long text, telling not only the story of the Transfiguration but also relating the story of an exorcism (Luke 9:28-43)? WebLuke 9:28-36 The Radiance of God Dr. Philip W. McLarty The scripture lessons from the Old and New Testaments this morning are like bookends. The glorification? Nothing has worked. In other words, long about the time Jesus could use all the support he could get, the disciples are simply unavailable to him in any meaningful way. In this case this stunning revelation of glory took place well out of the public eye and then, even for those human eyes that did take it in, there was a mixture of confusion, sleepiness, and then reticence to speak of it in the future. That chapter is all about the resurrection. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. There will be a time to speak, but they are not yet ready for the witness that they will bear a few weeks later in Jerusalem (Acts 1-2). If we have any skepticism in us, this story is so unusual I can understand how we might be skeptical and wonder, Did that really happen?. Were not told, but it seems that maybe the true image of God, the image of the Son, the spittin image of the Son who was his Father all over againmaybe this is what shone through in a way the disciples managed to miss seeing most days. Luke 9:28-36 Have you noticed how closely tied sleep and death are in the New Testament? 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 (v. 22). Christ, the true, the only light, (Nashville: Abingdon, 1995), Evans, Craig A., New International Biblical Commentary: Luke (Peabody, MA, Hendrickson Publishers, Inc., 1990), Farris, Stephen, in Van Harn, Roger (ed. We should read the Scriptures and be in prayer with a hungry sense of wonder. Check out these helpful resources Now, in todays Gospel lesson, we have the most authoritative answer to the question, Who is this? God says, This is my beloved Son. Here we have Jesus at the top of the mountain being transfigured, receiving the visits of Moses and Elijah and they are talking Continue 7-9. Though sinless, Jesus experienced pressures and grief and sorrow. 41Jesus answered, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? What he says about discipleship is also to be heeded. SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. The father has sought help from Jesus disciples (v. 40), and has surely availed himself of other potential remedies as well. All that is within Luke 9:31-33 is distinctive. The family lineage depends on this child. Yes, the disciples themselves will suffer as they follow Jesus and proclaim him to the world. And because his emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus, and one of the greatest needs WebCommentary on the Texts Luke 9:28-36. The demon makes a desperate last attempt to control the boy. Its not what I expected to hear the Father say! Throughout this chapter, the question has been, Who is this? Now God provides the answer. And that brings us to our fourth possible reason for the Transfiguration: To me its hard to imagine seeing these two ancient biblical heroes from centuries past. 5:14). In the Incarnation, the Son of God takes on human form and resides with us mortals on earth. Lazarus is described as having fallen asleep. In nature, metamorphosis is astonishing. David Oliver-Holder; Luke; Only stories or art can articulate what is beyond measure or experiment or explanation. 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. God is not our Cosmic Buddy to whom we give the Bro handshake and hug. There is something so glorious about God and his kingdom that we will melt when confronted with it. that he took with him Peter, John, and James (v. 28b). 9:30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. Mountaintop experiences are important, but theyre not meant to last forever. The glory of Moses and Elijah is not intended to compete with the glory of Jesus, which is described in much more dazzling terms, but only confirms their status as heavenly beings. She laughed and said, Oh, he just needs a little time every once in a while to be alone with God. She said hed go backpacking on horseback in the mountains of New Mexico. Go on and at least try to establish an earthly kingdom. Or they respond to Jesus talk about sacrifice and humility by incarnating its opposite in a wrangling over and jockeying for power and privilege in Jesus coming kingdom (see Luke 9:46-50). 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 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. For Moses died 1400 years earlier, and Elijah was taken into heaven 800 years earlier, and here they are now in front of Peter, James, and John alive and in glory. Our Associate Pastor Nominating Committee went to Dallas for a Face to Face conference, where churches looking for ministers and ministers looking for churches get a chance to meet each other. Peter is an action-man! It will happen, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand until I have passed by; then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back; but my face shall not be seen (Exodus 33:21-23). And it also testifies to us of what Jesus Christ will do soon when he returns. Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; shining to the perfect day.. Jesus understands our suffering because he suffered greatly in his days on the earth. The Exodus from Egypt was the great salvation event of the OT, freeing Israel from bondage to the Egyptians. Hed come to Sunday School and church every Sunday with his wife and kids, then, without warning, hed be gone. This event was unprecedented. But it also reminds us that the way to Easter is through the cross. Luke 9:28-36 - Center for Excellence in Preaching Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! Its honestly hard to explain and understand. We can read about that in Luke 22 just hours before the Crucifixion. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. Listen to him! (v. 35). This is my beloved Son. It lit up like a blazing light. Amen. When Peter came to his senses and realized the significance of the moment, he said. But how could anyone be drowsy, even briefly, when such a spectacle was right in front of them? 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. In a few minutes, well talk more about WHY this all happened. Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. Mark says they were afraid when Jesus was first glorified (Mark 9:6). 2 Now a centurion had a servant 1 who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. While it has been common to think of them as representing the law and the prophets, which is not to be discounted, there may be more important things about them in this story. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good that we are here. The event happens on a mountain, a place of special revelation. They told no one of this astonishing moment. At the base of the mountain, they find themselves confronted by a great crowd and a distraught father who pleads for his son, who is possessed by a demon. 28 dNow about eight days after these sayings he took with him ePeter and John and James and fwent up on the mountain to pray. Im convinced every one of us would have responded similarly. They have been on mountains to receive revelation; they are expected to appear at the coming of the messianic age (see Deuteronomy 18:15 concerning Moses; Malachi 4:5 concerning Elijah); and both had been taken into heaven and thereby were privileged to know God face-to-face and to know his will. Now they are standing right here in front of them. The cloud was gone, Moses and Elijah vanished, and Jesus was left alone with his disciples. Dayspring from on high, be near; An experience the disciples never forgot. In religious art, saints are often depicted with a circle behind their faces sort of like a disk or pie plate. Bring your son here. 42While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. To the few, Jesus was the Son of God. The story of Elijahs going to heaven is told at 2 Kings 2:11-12. Luke describes Peter as not knowing what he said (v. 33). 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. What he has said about himself and what is to happen is Gods will. Perhaps Luke is tying the Transfiguration to the resurrection, which occurs on the eighth daythe day after the Sabbath. On one side of the bookshelf weve got Moses going up on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. First, how in the world did the disciples come close to sleeping through this thing? Christs cross was necessary so that he might enter into his glory (Luke 24:26; see also Philippians 2:5-11). WebMatthew Henry Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - . The glory was there. 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? The longer text tends to diminish the significance of the Transfiguration. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. The first is that Luke alone provides the content of the conversation between Jesus, Moses, and Elijah (on which comment is made below). The father is desperate, but has not given up. He is beyond us and greater than us in every way imaginable. Incarnation and Transfiguration are antiphonal. 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. They enclose a portion of the church year that is now fast coming to an end, just before the period of Lent. When he came down, having been in the presence of God, his face shown so brightly that the people of Israel had to cover their eyes. The disciples kept The commission Christ gave to his twelve apostles to go out for some time to preach the gospel, and confirm it by miracles, ver. The story ends with the self-imposed silence (9:36), whereas in the parallels it is Jesus who commands the three disciples to be silent (Mark 9:9//Matthew 17:9). Or Isaiah the prophet who, in Isaiah 6, had this heavenly vision of God in full display of his glory and majesty. His constant praying shows his love for his Father in heavenand his confidence that his prayers and his worship were heard. It is possible to structure a sermon in such a way that it brings the hearer upon the scene, looking around at the various persons present. This is especially true for the writer of Luke. If there was any question as to who Jesus was, there was no mystery about it now: He is the Christ, the only begotten son of God. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and Web9:28-36 Christ's transfiguration was a specimen of that glory in which he will come to judge the world; and was an encouragement to his disciples to suffer for him. Its easy to find a time-lapse video of this strange looking caterpillar forming a chrysalis, and then a couple weeks later opening up to display this butterfly. 28-36 Christ's transfiguration was a specimen of that glory in which he will come to judge the world; and was an encouragement to his disciples to suffer for him. 2 Peter 1:1618 ESV For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. In the Gospels, he is bold and outspoken. 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. If the moment wasnt already astonishing, now two great men of God from centuries before appear with Jesus, right in front of the 3 disciples. The booths recall the Feast of Booths, one of the three major festivals of the Jewish faith. Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely (v. 39). To me, its one of the more remarkable biological events. It is useful. To have Jesus entire body and clothing lit up like the sun, and to see two ancient biblical heroes appearing out of the past.well, whats the only response but amazement and fear? The wonder of it. No restraint! The voice from the clouds echoes the voice from heaven at Jesus baptismYou are my beloved Son. What we are about to read is an unusual story. Peter will also link the Moses prophecy with Jesus in a sermon shortly after Pentecost (Acts 3:22). But the disciples seem lost in a fog of cluelessness. What do we do with this? In the Bible, mountains are synonymous with the majesty and dominion of God. Matthew and Mark say (Mt 17:1; Mr 9:2) "after six days," excluding these two days. Jesus gave the twelve power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases (9:1). God promises that the day will come when his glory will fill all the earth (Numbers 14:21). 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. This passage in Hebrews is startling to me. 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. 38Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. that he took with him Peter, John, and James, The rest of the event seems to have taken place for Jesus edification. to prayfor the period He had now reached was a critical and anxious one. First, there are the disciplesPeter, James, and John. Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! Lets make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said. Web74. 1. Its to sing with Charles Wesley, Christ whose glory fills the skies, Jesus asked the disciples, Who do the multitudes say that I am? They answered, John the Baptizer, but others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. Jesus asked, But who do you say that I am? Peter answered, The Christ of God (vv. To have mountaintop experiences it is not enough to go up on a mountain; one must go up on a mountain to pray (Knox, 174). Finally, there is the cloud and the voice. This is the only Gospel to tell us what Moses and Elijah discuss with Jesus. 1. He was the second Luke 9:28-36, Seeing Jesus Glory. Is there any trustworthy voice amidst the cacophony? Perhaps because Israel is the people of the Law and the Prophets, and Moses was the great lawgiver, and Elijah the great prophet. The temple was constructed on Mount Zion. She lit up the room, and we all knew that this was the person we were looking for.. Often when someone dies they are said to have fallen asleep. The Greek word that Matthew and Mark use is basically our word, metamorphosis. It means to be transformed. (10-17) Peter's testimony to Christ, Self-denial enjoined. The accounts in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke are drawn from Marks, but there are some significant differences among them. Perishable means it has an expiration date. The can of beans in our kitchen cabinet has an expiration date on it. This is my Son, my Chosen One. It came to pass about eight days after Including the day on which the discourse, recorded in the preceding chapter, was delivered, and that on which the fact, 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. Hope that Jesus is who he claims to be. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. Moses came to set the people of Israel free from slavery in Egypt. Peter never forgot this moment when he had a brief glimpse of the coming glory of Jesus Christ. In you I am well pleased (3:22). They went up onto the mountain to pray, and great things happened. It is as if they have been presented, suddenly and without warning, with their final Examtheir Really Final Exam. We are told that the appearance of Jesus was as bright as lightning. Now lightning is pretty bright. Its something I think about only if Im watching a sci-fi movie. ), The Lectionary Commentary: Theological Exegesis for Sundays Text. The apostles are sent to preach and heal. However, these words are directed to the disciples rather than Jesus (as at the baptism). Mark 9:6 says, he did not know what to say, for they were terrified., We might say he was out of his mind. Some of us might relate to this. They want to camp out with him on the mountain. Luke says they were afraid when the cloud came upon them (Luke 9:34). Listen to him.. WebLuke 9:28-36. To be confronted by him. As we might expect, the glory of Yahweh filled the tabernacle and the temple (Exodus 40:34; 1 Kings 8:11). 1. A cool one. Its still there today in the church if only we dont just sleep through it. Master, it is good for us to be here. 18-20). Sun of righteousness, arise, Moses face shone so brightly that he found it necessary to wear a veil to shield people from the glare (Exodus 34:29-35). scatter all my unbelief; 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. They will fail to heal a boy with a demon (9:37-43). The parents, in their old age, will need the childs support. WebMatthew 17:1-8. Click here to listen to this lesson. It builds faith, that all weve been taught is absolutely true. For a few days, hed live on beef jerky and chewing tobacco. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen. The Transfiguration gives these three privileged disciples a preview of that glory. If you look at all three Gospels: So essentially they were understandably terrified in the entire experience. Later, after the resurrection, he will make it clear that his death was necessary so that he might enter into his glory (Luke 24:26). Neither do Peter, John, or James offer an explanation. That is a natural reaction. 4. Simply he may have not wanted the experience to end. WebJesus Heals a Centurions Servant. . 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to 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. Does your face glow with the light 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). Luke 9 is no exception. daystar in my heart appear., Visit, then, this soul of mine; A few years ago, I had an elder in my church whod disappear every two or three months. 35A voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son. The disciples were bewildered. Listen to him! (9:29, 34-35). Sobering. A rather literal translation would be that the disciples were weighed down with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory.. Dont doubt him. 36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. 18-20)and that they will also suffer and die (vv. They are represented in this episode (as) foils to Jesus. And besides, how would you explain this? God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exo. ; Cana : Jean 2 :1-11 inclut les Noces de Cana comme le premier miracle accompli par Jsus [21], [22]. What is it thats so apparent about those whove been in the presence of God? His face was altered. This was a moment they would never forget. The other gospels suggest that this took place six days later. WebChrist shares Gods glory. When I was out in Odessa, we decided to call an associate pastor. Luke tells us that Peter did not know what he was saying, something which is quite evident. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 28. As one prepares to preach on this text, it is important to bear in mind that the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a Christological festival, not so much an occasion for moralism (that we all have mountain top experiences, but must come down). This mountain is not named, but its name is not important. Yet in the Bible events like these sometimes play out rather differently than we think. Exodus 34:29-35. A week earlier, Jesus spoke of his Second Coming when he returns to earth in glory. Luke 9:28-36. 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). WebBut Luke is careful to report them, because Luke's emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus. Commentators have long pointed out that Moses represented the Sinai Covenant/Law (as well as the Exodus) and that Elijah represented the prophetic voice of the Old Testament as well as Gods covenant faithfulness in sending servants to continue speaking to and ministering to even a wayward Israel. Scott Hoezee. Probably, he just wants to do something. 29 As he was praying, We listen to so many voices today, all of which seem wise and attractivepundits, columnists, commentators, political analysts, religious gurus, celebrities, tempters, seducers. An analogy might be coming into contact with a live high-voltage electrical line. Having both of them appear on the Mount of Transfiguration seems to be a neat way of coalescing the whole Old Testament into Jesus ministry. WebLuke 9:1-50 contain sundry particulars which together form the closing scenes of the Galilean ministry: the mission of the Twelve, the feeding of the thousands, the conversation on the Christ and the Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary. No, not exactly on a par with what happened to Jesus but still . Both of those portions of the Scriptures point ultimately to Jesus. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was galtered, and hhis clothing became dazzling white. Today we have two lectionary texts that apparently dont go together. WebWhat does Luke 9:28-36 mean? A thousand sparks to inspire you and your congregation! Now he selects an inner circle of disciples to go with him, thus signaling the importance of the journey up the mountain. Luke 1:4 that you may have certainty of what you have been taught.. Being exposed to the glory of God is an awesome and even terrifying experience. Perhaps an analogy to explain this is that to see a bolt of lightning strike the earth a mile away and to hear the rumbling thunder is one experience. On the other side of the bookshelf weve got Jesus going up on Mount Herman. 19-20). 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). His disciples, Peter, James and John, were privileged to see Christs glory on the Mount of And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was Matthew says they were terrified when the Voice spoke to them (Matt 17:6). This cloud came over them and they heard a voice, God himself, speaking to them. His departure. All of that was to happen in and near Jerusalem. But on a different note: its always been a mystery to me how the disciples recognized Moses and Elijah. Thirty years later, Peter wrote with words of awe about this day on the mountain. They said it was as if a ring of light encircled her face. This is simply the contrast of the smallness of our humanity before the might and power and glory of Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth. Listen, and not Look? And was transfigured before them: and his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.3. Changed into another form. they saw his glory and heard the voice of God. Lukes account is closely related to the First Lesson, in which Moses, after being in the presence of God to receive the Ten Commandments, comes down from Mount Sinai, and the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God (Exodus 34:29). For most preachers, the decision is easy. The crowd, having just seen the childs convulsions, cannot help but be impressed with the miracle of this healing. When Jesus commanded them to feed a great crowd, they responded, We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we should go and buy food for all these people (9:13). WebLuke 9:28 Context Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (28-36) And it came to pass.--See Notes on Matthew 17:1-13, and Mark 9:2-13. Even now, its common for those who want to get in touch with the nearness of God to go to the mountains. When we are tempted to doubt if our prayers matter, we can read Lukes Gospel and see that Jesus had no such doubts. 43They were all astonished at the majesty of God. It took me a while to pick up on his pattern, and when I did, I asked his wife what was going on. Its real. When you get a moment, take a close look in the mirror. Death, who is this, can not help but be impressed with the luke 9:28 36 explanation of Christ 9:34.! 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