1. The Transfiguration of Jesus March 25, 2007 (Week 12) “… And we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son of the Father ….” John 1:14

2. Overview of the Ministry Years Year of Inauguration: Summer, 26 – Spring, 27 Year of Inauguration: Summer, 26 – Spring, 27 – Baptism – Temptation – First Miracle – Cleansing of the temple Year of Popularity: Summer, 27 – Fall, 28 Year of Popularity: Summer, 27 – Fall, 28 – Preaching ministry in Galilee – Call of the apostles – Sermon on the Mount – Parables of the kingdom Year of Opposition: Winter, 28 – Spring, 30 Year of Opposition: Winter, 28 – Spring, 30 – John the Baptist killed – Feeding of the 5,000 and the 4,000 – Jesus walks on water – Jesus is transfigured – Mary, Martha, and Lazarus – Zacchaeus – The final week

3. Scriptures Matthew 17:1-9 “And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. And Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.’ He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.’ When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Rise, and have no fear.’ And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, ‘Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.’” Matthew 17:1-9 “And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. And Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.’ He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.’ When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Rise, and have no fear.’ And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, ‘Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.’” Mark 9:2-9 “… And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them.” Mark 9:2-9 “… And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them.” Luke 9:28-36 “… And [he] went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, ‘Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah’—not knowing what he said. As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.... And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.” Luke 9:28-36 “… And [he] went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, ‘Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah’—not knowing what he said. As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.... And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.”

4. The Transfiguration Gr. metamorpho, Lit. to change in form; transform Gr. metamorpho, Lit. to change in form; transform Six days – since the Peter’s confession at Ceasarea Philippi Six days – since the Peter’s confession at Ceasarea Philippi Peter, James, and John Peter, James, and John – Inner circle; the represent the twelve – Peter and John later testify to this event (2 Pet 1:16-18; Jn 1:14) On a high mountain On a high mountain – Probably Mount Hermon – Mountain top theophanies Moses (Mt. Sinai, Ex 24) Moses (Mt. Sinai, Ex 24) Elijah (Mt. Horeb, 1 K 19) Elijah (Mt. Horeb, 1 K 19) His face shone like the sun; His clothes were radiant, like light … brighter than bleached His face shone like the sun; His clothes were radiant, like light … brighter than bleached – Revelation of Jesus’ deity – Intrinsic glory revealed (Heb 1:3) – God is Light (1 Jn. 1:5) – The glory of God (Rev 21:22-25) – Unapproachable light (1 Tim 6:13-16)

5. Moses & Elijah Jesus spoke with Moses & Elijah Jesus spoke with Moses & Elijah – Moses Buried by God himself; none like him in Israel (Deut. 34:5-12) Buried by God himself; none like him in Israel (Deut. 34:5-12) Reflective glory of God (Exod. 33:12-23; 34:29-35) Reflective glory of God (Exod. 33:12-23; 34:29-35) Represents the law Represents the law – Elijah Ministry characterized by signs and wonders Ministry characterized by signs and wonders Taken up to heaven (2 Kings 2:9-12) Taken up to heaven (2 Kings 2:9-12) Said to come again before the day of the Lord (Mal. 4:5) Said to come again before the day of the Lord (Mal. 4:5) Represents the prophets Represents the prophets – The old covenant is directly linked to the new covenant – They speak of his departure (death, resurrection, and ascension) … the means of redemption

6. Implications Reaction of the disciples Reaction of the disciples – They were terrified – “It’s good to be here” – Let’s build three tents The descent of the cloud The descent of the cloud – Exodus 24:15-18 – 1 Kings 8:10-11 The voice of the Father The voice of the Father – My beloved Son (Heb 1:2) – Listen to him (Deut 18:15-18) Jesus only Jesus only Tell no one … before it’s time Tell no one … before it’s time