I am Yahweh your God (Leviticus 23:43). 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. Luke does not say that Jesus was actually transfigured (Greek metamorphthē), as in Mark and Matthew, but says only that his face was altered; along with the other two, however, he says that the clothing of Jesus became dazzling white. And just like that, it was over. An inexplicable kind of splendor and majesty and power and light. Peter will deny Jesus (22:54-62). English versions of the Bible vary widely in how they translate that verse. 4. from doing this; but my feet. 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. And this is a truth we all need to remember: Whether your religious experience is like that of the Apostle Paul, who was blinded by the light of Christ on the road to Damascus; or John Wesley, who felt his heart strangely warmed at Aldersgate; or Horace Bushnell, who confessed to being nurtured in the faith over a lifetime in New England, the real test of Christianity is not the ecstasy of the mountaintop experience, but the compassion and sympathy you show for others in the valley below. Let me offer a few thoughts. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen (v. 36b). Luke says, his clothing became white and dazzling 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. We listen to so many voices today, all of which seem wise and attractivepundits, columnists, commentators, political analysts, religious gurus, celebrities, tempters, seducers. No sooner than he got down off the mountain, Jesus was met by a woman with a sick child, who begged for his mercy and healing kindness. It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. 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. Like the shepherds in Luke 2 when the angel announced a Savior was born. We have here the narrative of Christ's transfiguration, which was designed for a specimen of that glory of his in which he will come to judge the world, of which he had lately been speaking, and, consequently, an encouragement to his disciples to suffer for him, and never to be Im going to die!!. 43They were all astonished at the majesty of God. Jesus gave the twelve power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases (9:1). They will stand at a distance while Jesus was crucified (23:49). This feature, which is also present in Matthews account (Matthew 17:2), is missing in Marks account, in which it is said only that Jesus was transfigured (Mark 9:2). To me, its one of the more remarkable biological events. 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. They want to camp out with him on the mountain. Now, lets think about that for just a moment. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and Peter will refer to it as the holy mountain (2 Peter 1:18). 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. I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they couldnt (v. 40). SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. Bring your son here (v. 41). The cloud was the symbol of the presence of God at Sinai (Exodus 24:15-16; 34:5), and it symbolizes Gods presence for these three disciples. For THAT your friends will follow you to the bitter end!. He was the second Clearly, he was bathed in the light of Gods presence. The committee interviewed several candidates, and each made a positive impression. Though its hard for us to grasp what happened here when Moses and Elijah appeared, to see them would have been sort of a pledge to the disciples of their own immortality. Representing the Israel of old, they disappear, leaving Jesus alone (Fitzmyer, 795). They kept silent and in those days told no one of any of the things they had seen. And the story of the transfiguration in todays gospel (Luke 9:28-36) is the story of the sublime, absolute beauty. WebMatthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 In this chapter we have, I. WebBut Luke is careful to report them, because Luke's emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus. In the Transfiguration, the earthly Jesus shares for a moment the company of two great and worthy residents of heaven, Moses and Elijah. Metamorphosis. They promise us health, wealth, and happiness, but seldom live up to their promises and often lead people toward ruin. Here Peter strikes out. Many prayers and much supplication. Jesus was crucified on Mount Calvary and ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. This event was unprecedented. Perhaps he wants to honor Moses, Elijah and Jesusto offer them a bit of hospitality. And if we find it odd that the disciples kept mum about this then perhaps we can turn the camera around to ourselves to wonder how often we keep silent about the great and glorious truths of the Gospel that we celebrate in church on Sundays but then fail to mention in the week that follows. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Listen to him! (9:35). All that Peter taught and wrote about for more than 3 decades was founded upon eyewitness experiences he and the other apostles had. It is not in vain. Its honestly hard to explain and understand. Jesus spoke of returning with power and great glory (Luke 21:27). There was tangible evidence that the grave is not the end., J. Oswald Sanders, The Incomparable Christ. The voice from the cloud interrupts so that Jesus never responds directly to Peters suggestion to build booths. 3. Moses and Elijah appeared in glory (v. 31). They talk with Jesus. WebCommentary on Luke 9:28-36 (Read Luke 9:28-36) Christ's transfiguration was a specimen of that glory in which he will come to judge the world; and was an A cloud covered the mountaintop, and from the cloud came a voice saying, This is my beloved Son. All his teachings about love for God and for our fellow human beings are to be observed. Yet as Matt spoke of last week, he not only was 100% divine, he was 100% human with the frailties of humanity. Listen to him! (v. 35). And this is where Id like to end simply by saying that for us to celebrate the transfiguration of Jesus is to renew our commitment to him, to recognize him as the Son of God and the Lord and Savior of our lives. When he returns down the mountain, his face literally shined for a time since he had been in Gods presence. 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. 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. 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. To see Gods glory provokes an intense response. The moderator of the committee told me later, It was as if someone turned on the lights. WebChrist shares Gods glory. Moses and Elijah? Luke 9:28-36 Have you noticed how closely tied sleep and death are in the New Testament? The disciples will also have a problem with sleep at the Mount of Olives (22:45). Click here for more information. And it matters. Peter will also link the Moses prophecy with Jesus in a sermon shortly after Pentecost (Acts 3:22). Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! Dayspring from on high, be near; 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). It also reveals a quality we tend to overlook, that those whove walked with God glow with the radiance of Gods presence. We looked earlier at Peters words in his second letter. Luke 9 is no exception. Click here to listen to this lesson. Listen to him! There is a sermon in these words. (1-2) Jesus calls them and sends them forth. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. WebThe gospel in Luke 9:28-36 is a reminder that Jesus in His divinity still goes through a lot of trials to save us. It was a thanksgiving celebration. Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 [37-43] Lukes disciples need a revelatory experience in order to appreciate Jesus true identity and vocation. They dont tell anyone what they have seen, and that is all right. This event was not some simple stunt someone videos and posts on YouTube. WebThe Transfiguration. Delivered Weekly! Powerful. There may be another connection with Moses at this point. 21-27). Test of true discipleship (Matthew 16:24-28; Mark 8:34-1; Luke 9:23-27) Immediately after telling his disciples of his coming suffering and death, Jesus told them they had to be prepared for similar treatment. Who knows what will happen to them now that they are in Gods presenceperhaps they will die! Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? God speaks of Jesus as his Chosen One, for Jesus has accepted his role. Herod's terror at the growing greatness of our Lord Jesus, ver. Metamorphosis is when an ugly, crawly creature like a caterpillar undergoes a complete transformation and comes out radically different. Henry, Matthew. His disciples, Peter, James and John, were privileged to see Christs glory on the Mount of Deuteronomy 18:15 ESV The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothersit is to him you shall listen. Yet he suffered without ever sinning. The Gospel of John in particular speaks of the cross as Christs glorification (John 12:23; 13:31-32). We see that yet today. The Bible has a more remarkable story of a metamorphosis. Our bodies will be glorious. She lit up the room, and we all knew that this was the person we were looking for.. He never panicked nor doubted his heavenly Father. Go another way! Peter wanted to build three booths, but Jesus said no. 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. If weve taken any biology class, weve heard of this word. Yet we are told that for a time during this epiphany of glory, the disciples were sleepy! Luke 9:28-36. But he will rise. They will not understand Jesus prediction of his death and resurrection (18:31-34). Every second reading for Transfiguration from 2 Corinthians comes after the next. This was a real and astonishing moment in history. saves me time (retirement is just as busy as full time ministry) saves me money..(how quickly our libraries are dated!). But when we are resurrected, we will be imperishable we will never again have an expiration date! The prophet Elijah challenged the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18). It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met him (v. 37). Once again, Luke tells us about Jesus praying. Does the radiance of God sparkle in your eyes? If that is our view, we are badly, badly mistaken. 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). Then He called His twelve disciples together His face was altered. Luke starts with the accounts of Mark and Matthew, which list Peter and James and John (Matthew 17:1; Mark 9:2 and 14:33), and changes the order of the names. They speak then of Jesus exodus from this world through his suffering, death, and resurrection into heaven, the place where they dwell with God. 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). May we meditate on the reality of this passage. The saying of Peter would then mean that, since the messianic age is here, the group should camp out permanently on the mountain. And if it seems odd to hear God the Father follow up this visual display with advice that has to do with listening and not looking, maybe thats because we, too, are often overly fixated on outward fame and power and glory as the world defines all those things and maybe that gets in the way of our truly listening to what Jesus says about humility and sacrifice and being servants of the lowest of the low in also our societies yet today. Sobering. 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. A thousand sparks to inspire you and your congregation! 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. Arise, O Lord, let not man prevail. Lazarus is described as having fallen asleep. And while this looks a little one-dimensional compared to the computer-generated graphics were so accustomed to, its meant to represent their holiness. 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). 9:30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. The event takes place about eight days later (9:28), rather than after six (Mark 9:2; Matt 17:1); there appears to be no particular significance for the change. 3 (Downers Grove, Illinois, Intervarsity Press, 1994), Cousar, Charles B.; Gaventa, Beverly R.; McCann, J. Clinton; and Newsome, James D., Texts for Preaching: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSVYear C (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1994), Craddock, Fred B., Interpretation: Luke (Louisville: John Knox Press, 1990), Craddock, Fred B.; Hayes, John H.; Holliday, Carl R.; and Tucker, Gene M., Preaching Through the Christian Year, C (Valley Forge: Trinity Press, 1994), Culpepper, R. Alan, The New Interpreters Bible, Volume IX. Look in your Bibles up at vs. 26 here in Luke 9. 28 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. In the Gospels, he is bold and outspoken. Instead we are told only that they discussed his departure. Thats why they were there. Peter is an action-man! 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. When the voice came, Jesus was found alone (v. 36a). These three disciples were present at the healing of Jairus daughter (8:51). Psalm 99. Moses seems to represent the OT Law, while Elijah represents the Prophets. To me, its one of the more remarkable biological events. While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them (v. 34a). Luke 9:28-36 The Radiance of God (McLarty), Then the righteous will shine forth like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father, All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. Dont ignore him. As the years of our Christian life go on, our understanding of Gods majesty and glory and power and brilliance should grow, so that more and more we love him.yet we tremble in awe and fear before him. To the few, Jesus was the Son of God. The Feast of Booths was observed in the fall each year at the completion of the harvest. Listen to him! (v. 35). This moment had a huge impact on his faith, strengthening his confidence that Jesus truly was the Christ sent from heaven. 29. 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). 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. Mountaintop experiences are important, but theyre not meant to last forever. We need to listen to him. 1. But the drama up there on that mountain seems to have been only partly intended to make an impression on the disciples. While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently (v. 42a). WebLuke 9:28-36. that he took with him Peter, John, and James, The first step to such a prayer is stillness and silence, or what should have been Peters response on the mountain. Jesus was fully divine yet fully human. Jesus exodon leads us into the kingdom of God. 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). Another possibility is that the proposal to build three booths equates Jesus with Moses and Elijahdiminishing Jesus unique status as the Messiah of God (see Peters confession in v. 20). The transfiguration of Jesus offers a glimpse of the Trinity, as well as a wild display of Gods glory and confirmation of who Christ is. Later, however, they succeeded in healing everywhere (9:6). We see Moses and Elijah, and we are strengthened to know there is life after the grave. Plus, weve got this little voice deep down inside of us that keeps telling us how important we are and how the world might fall apart if we werent here to keep it running smoothly. For most preachers, the decision is easy. Listen to him! 36When the voice came, Jesus was found alone. With a thirst to know God. 33It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. Luke 9:28-36. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. Have you ever known anyone like that? That is a natural reaction. You fall to the ground trembling, your hair standing straight up. The disciples would have heard of them and read about them from the Scriptures. He was not making up stories about Christ. To the world, Jesus was simply the son of Joseph. daystar in my heart appear., Visit, then, this soul of mine; A cool one. In religious art, saints are often depicted with a circle behind their faces sort of like a disk or pie plate. It happened about eight days after these sayings (v. 28a). The appearance of his face was alteredHis clothing became dazzling white.. 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. So weve looked at this surprising, once-in-a-lifetime story. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and To look on Gods face is to die (Exodus 33:20). Often when someone dies they are said to have fallen asleep. How so? Strange. This is at the heart of our Christian faith. 28. an eight days after these sayingsincluding the day on which this was spoken and that of the Transfiguration. Amen. When I was out in Odessa, we decided to call an associate pastor. That means there truly is life after the grave. This moment gave great assurance to all that the apostles spoke and lived for. We know from Matthews and Marks Gospels Jesus told them to tell no one until after the resurrection. Luke 9 is no exception. Jesus answers that in the next verse. A third possible reason for the Transfiguration: Just a week earlier, Jesus spoke hard words about his own suffering on the Cross, and the disciples suffering for his sake. Here we have Jesus at the top of the mountain being transfigured, receiving the visits of Moses and Elijah and they are talking Continue to prayfor the period He had now reached was a critical and anxious one. Perhaps because Israel is the people of the Law and the Prophets, and Moses was the great lawgiver, and Elijah the great prophet. To me, it matches the magnitude of the stories of Christs birth (which weve looked at in the past couple of weeks) and the resurrection. WebCommentary for Luke 9 . WebLuke 9:28-36, (37-43) Commentary by Scott Shauf The transfiguration of Jesus follows immediately on the scene where Peter confesses Jesus to be the Christ, the Messiah (Luke 9:20). When Moses asked to see Gods glory, God replied, You cannot see my face, for man may not see me and live (Exodus 33:20)but God continued, Behold, there is a place by me, and you shall stand on the rock. The apostles are sent to preach and heal. This Voice from the cloud seems to be articulating these very words, making the point that this long-awaited Prophetthe Messiah is here. Perhaps someone in this room. Moses and Elijah spoke of (Jesus) departure (Greek: exodon), which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem (v. 31). They must be metamorphosed. 2. Or they find Jesus rhetoric merely baffling and bewildering (see what happens in Luke 9:45 after another direct prediction of betrayal). Is there any trustworthy voice amidst the cacophony? 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. As noted above, these words form another connection with Moses, who told the people, Yahweh your God will raise up to you a prophet from the midst of you, of your brothers, like me. 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. Prayer is a 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. 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). His clothing became dazzling white. This scene challenges our comprehension, but something heavenly was happening here. We think it would be a cool experience to see God, perhaps like meeting a famous athlete or musician. 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. 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). one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah (Luke 9:33). Jesus has told them that he will suffer and die (vv. And yet, wed all do well to spend a little time on a mountaintop every once in a while. Now, heres Jesus on Mount Herman. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was galtered, and hhis clothing became dazzling white. My Name Is _____ stick-on name badges. In you I am well pleased (3:22). they saw his glory and heard the voice of God. 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. Luke wrote this Gospel with this purpose in mind. Even to see an angel in his glory would be terrifying. (Luke 9:37-38) The glory of the mountaintop was short-lived, at best. Some commentators even say that the preacher needs to choose one or the other. Web36 When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. As such the booths also symbolize a time of rest, which could be interpreted allegorically as the messianic rest. Jesus has just announced to the disciples that he must (Greek: deiimplying the will of God) 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). 38Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. Check out these helpful resources WebBethsade : Marc 8:22-26 [19] inclut le rcit de la gurison de "l'aveugle de Bethsade" [20]. The demon makes a desperate last attempt to control the boy. We do not want to meet him still in our sinful state. WebMatthew Henry Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - . The Greek term translated as departure is exodus (exodus in English). With no human or earthly voices available to encourage Jesus, his Father steps in to provide new voices in the conversation. The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. 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. We are told that the appearance of Jesus was as bright as lightning. Now lightning is pretty bright. 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