a mountainnot Tabor, according to long tradition, with which the facts ill comport, but some one near the lake. Yet we are told that for a time during this epiphany of glory, the disciples were sleepy! If you look at all three Gospels: So essentially they were understandably terrified in the entire experience. A week ago, I was reading in 1 Corinthians 15 in my daily morning reading. he took Peter, and John, and James; the same that he admitted to be with him at the raising of Jairus's daughter, and in the garden afterwards: and went up into a mountain to pray; to his God and Father, that his disciples might have a visible display of his glory, as an emblem and pledge of that in which he shall hereafter appear: it was usual with Christ to go up into a mountain to pray; Matthew 14:23. Jesus himself metamorphosed into some radically different. At a time when anyone else would sit in stunned silence, Peter says, Lets make three tents! None of the Gospels tells us why he wants to build three tents: Perhaps he wants to prolong the mountaintop experienceto keep Jesus safe on the mountain rather than seeing him exposed to suffering, rejection, and death (v. 22). Jerusalem will be the place of his death, but it will also be the place of his resurrection and his ascensionevents that will reveal his glory. Jesus answers that in the next verse. But maybe behind these questions something of the core truth of the gospel starts to come out. God promises that the day will come when his glory will fill all the earth (Numbers 14:21). Moses had prophesied, Your God will raise up to you a prophet from the midst of you, of your brothers, like me. Moses and Elijah appeared in glory (v. 31). And there is more to it than simply an unforgettable moment. Luke 9:28-36. They talk with Jesus. Jesus glorified like the sun. 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. We looked earlier at Peters words in his second letter. It happened about eight days after these sayings, He is glorious in power and light and majesty and holiness. There the new exodus takes place, the new event of redemption for all the world. WebJesus Heals a Centurions Servant. 41Jesus answered, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? In the Gospels, he is bold and outspoken. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. It increases our motivation to work for Jesus, for everything we do matters. 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). They dont tell anyone what they have seen, and that is all right. Scripture says. They are afraid. These three disciples were present at the healing of Jairus daughter (8:51). Abraham offered his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice to God on Mount Moriah (Gen. 22). They promise us health, wealth, and happiness, but seldom live up to their promises and often lead people toward ruin. 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. As persons who have been privy to the company and mind of God, they are able to provide Jesus with divine revelation. There are many parallels between Moses in Exodus 24 and Jesus at the Transfiguration. . 1. In any case, its clear from the Gospel accounts by Matthew, Mark, and Luke that the disciples were terrified at what was happening. They will argue about which one of them is the greatest (9:46-48). And I do not fault them at all. Today we have two lectionary texts that apparently dont go together. Earlier in this chapter, Herod, hearing of the great works that Jesus was doing, was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. This is not an issue of cowardice. The story takes place about eight days after the Confession of Peter (9:18-20), Jesus first passion prediction (9:21-22), and his admonitions about following him (9:23-27). They are left with Jesus and silence. The glorified Christ in Luke 9 is a taste of the glorified Christ after the resurrection. We lead busy lives. 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? Later, at Jesus ascension, a cloud will take Jesus out of their sight (Acts 1:9also written by Luke). See Gill on Matthew 17:1. His departure. All of that was to happen in and near Jerusalem. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. We do not want to meet him still in our sinful state. 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. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 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). WebMatthew 17:1-8. The scripture lessons from the Old and New Testaments this morning are like bookends. If we do not know Jesus, we should turn to him. Ancient leaders of Israel appearing before their very eyes. All his teachings about love for God and for our fellow human beings are to be observed. Luke 9:2223 ESV The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And he said to all, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.. A thousand sparks to inspire you and your congregation! This event was unprecedented. A few years ago, I had an elder in my church whod disappear every two or three months. It has two features that are of interest for Lukes rendition. They speak of Jesus forthcoming exodus or departure, his forthcoming death and resurrection, which Jesus had spoken of before going up the mountain (9:22). But that is not to be. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was Its to sing with Charles Wesley, Christ whose glory fills the skies, Physically and literally, his body and even his clothing were changed. The committee interviewed several candidates, and each made a positive impression. Here we have Jesus at the top of the mountain being transfigured, receiving the visits of Moses and Elijah and they are talking Continue It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. The event happens on a mountain, a place of special revelation. You shall listen to him (Deuteronomy 18:15). Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration: The Coming Glory Metamorphosis. Were not told why, although it was not unusual for Jesus to pull these 3 aside. Marks Gospel says six days, and we are not sure why Luke changes it to eight. Incarnation and Transfiguration are antiphonal. Jesus was fully divine yet fully human. 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. (See on [1610]Mt 16:13). 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. and went up onto the mountain to pray (9:28). It is a fearful, terrifying thing to meet God in judgment. Does the radiance of God sparkle in your eyes? Matthew says they were terrified when the Voice spoke to them (Matt 17:6). It is not in vain. They will fail to heal a boy with a demon (9:37-43). As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling (v. 29). Luke tells us that Peter did not know what he was saying, something which is quite evident. At least 9 times that I could find in this Gospel. 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. 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. The reading was from the Gospel according to Luke: The Transfiguration. 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. That word, TRANSFIGURED, is obviously why we call this the Transfiguration. We dont die and then simply vanish. Jesus understands our suffering because he suffered greatly in his days on the earth. The Exodus from Egypt led Gods people to the Promised Land. 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. His face was altered. The contrast between the mountaintop and the base of the mountain could not be sharper. The voice from the clouds echoes the voice from heaven at Jesus baptismYou are my beloved Son. They were all astonished at the majesty of God (v. 43). "It never entered thy thoughts to pay me the homageand yet I had helped thee, too, a littleof pouring oil on my head"; "but she hath anointed, not my head, she shrank, poor soul! For all of us, let us seek to know the glory of God that we might experience the wonder and awe and fear of knowing him. 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. Hope that Jesus is who he claims to be. pierce the gloom of sin and grief; To look on Gods face is to die (Exodus 33:20). We can go home today and live for Jesus and work for him because its all true. ; 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]. The clearest example is his prayerful agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. However it all happened, Luke alone tells us that these two showed up to encourage Jesus, to remind him that they, too, along with all the hosts of heaven were gearing up for the fulfillment of everything God had been aiming to accomplish ever since sin and evil showed up in this creation to sully Gods good intentions. For most preachers, the decision is easy. This question, Who is this? is central to this Gospel in general and to chapter 9 in particular. The Bible has a more remarkable story of a metamorphosis. 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. When we are tempted to doubt if our prayers matter, we can read Lukes Gospel and see that Jesus had no such doubts. The second feature is that the disciples are said to have dozed off during that conversation, but saw the glorified Jesus and the two men with him (9:32). daystar in my heart appear., Visit, then, this soul of mine; Our Lord Jesus, even in his transfiguration, was willing to speak concerning his death and sufferings. Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child (v. 38). Mountaintop experiences are important, but theyre not meant to last forever. Peters idea goes nowhere. All that Peter taught and wrote about for more than 3 decades was founded upon eyewitness experiences he and the other apostles had. Every once and so often, something so touching, so incandescent, so alive transfigures the human face that its almost beyond bearing. (From Beyond Words by Frederick Buechner, Harper San Francisco 2004). You fall to the ground trembling, your hair standing straight up. My wife and a few friends are reading a book trying to describe the grandness and majesty and transcendence of God. GET YOUR FOUR FREE SAMPLES! And the people should listen to him. Listen to him! (v. 35). Let us proclaim our faith in Jesus. 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). 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. Sobering. We know from Matthews and Marks Gospels Jesus told them to tell no one until after the resurrection. It is not what you would expect. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good that we are here. Listen to him! (v. 35). With no human or earthly voices available to encourage Jesus, his Father steps in to provide new voices in the conversation. The model for this encounter is Moses at Sinai (Exodus 19-32). Really carefully. Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 [37-43] Lukes disciples need a revelatory experience in order to appreciate Jesus true identity and vocation. We see that yet today. and those who turn many to righteousness 13:43), And in his Letter to the Ephesians, Paul writes, Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. (Eph. Luke 9:28-36, Seeing Jesus Glory. (Nashville: Abingdon, 1952), Green, Joel B., The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The Gospel of Luke (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1997), Hendriksen, William, New Testament Commentary: Luke (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1978), Nickle, Keith F., Preaching the Gospel of Luke (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000), Nolland, John, Word Biblical Commentary: Luke 9:2118:34, Vol. WebThe Pulpit Commentary - Luke 7:46. 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. We cant deal with it. You can turn there. Listen to him! (9:35). WebThe Transfiguration. These ancient leaders of Israel had been gone for centuries. saves me time (retirement is just as busy as full time ministry) saves me money..(how quickly our libraries are dated!). The Exodus from Egypt was the great salvation event of the OT, freeing Israel from bondage to the Egyptians. That Jesus did indeed go on to suffer and die is testament to his true divinity. 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). Its not like Moses had gotten his face onto the $1 bill or that Elijah had had his visage plastered all over the place in Israel the way we Americans do with Abraham Lincolns face. 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. To be glorified here on the mountain, and to talk about his coming suffering in Jerusalem may have given the Lord Jesus strength for his days ahead strength facing this unimaginable human suffering. An event like this has only a few parallels. Mark, the shortest Gospel, gives the most complete account of this exorcism. Many prayers and much supplication. Moses and Elijah. There is hardly anything else quite like it in the entire Bible. Lets make three tents: The saying of Peter would then mean that, since the messianic age is here, the group should camp out permanently on the mountain. He is beyond us and greater than us in every way imaginable. 38Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. TRY SERMONWRITER! 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. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was galtered, and hhis clothing became dazzling white. It is as if they have been presented, suddenly and without warning, with their final Examtheir Really Final Exam. He had talked previously about his forthcoming suffering and death. It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met him (v. 37). 33It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. So whats up with that? In the Bible, when a story takes us up to a His constant praying shows his love for his Father in heavenand his confidence that his prayers and his worship were heard. The way Luke frames it, the whole dazzling event ends up being kind of sweet in its own way, as though the Fathersensing the apprehension of the Sonsent down some reinforcements to buck him up and help him make it across the finish line. 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. 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. triumph oer the shades of night; 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). Jesus is preparing His disciples and telling them that it is necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and be killed and then raised up on the third day. However, these words are directed to the disciples rather than Jesus (as at the baptism). that he took with him Peter, John, and James, WebWhat does Luke 9:28-36 mean? 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. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 37It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met him. And for the worshiping congregation, Lent begins on the following Wednesday. 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. Peter never forgot this moment when he had a brief glimpse of the coming glory of Jesus Christ. In that instance, they will actually fall asleep. And heres a warning: If any of us have not believed in Jesus Christ, we should tremble. Its honestly hard to explain and understand. They told no one of this astonishing moment. The longer text tends to diminish the significance of the Transfiguration. Maybe the sleepiness of the disciples is emblematic for how often they had missed the glory of Jesus when it shined right in front of them day in and day out throughout Jesus ministry. WebCommentary for Luke 9 . And yet, wed all do well to spend a little time on a mountaintop every once in a while. 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. 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. The Transfiguration of Our Lord is a day that gives those at worship a glimpse of the coming future glory of Christ on Easter. The commission Christ gave to his twelve apostles to go out for some time to preach the gospel, and confirm it by miracles, ver. They said it was as if a ring of light encircled her face. May we meditate on the reality of this passage. While he was praying, Jesus was transformed before the disciples eyes. What were Peter, John, and James thinking about this stunning scene before them? The apostle Paul notes that all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), but then says, We were buried therefore with him through baptism to death, that just like Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4). It took me a while to pick up on his pattern, and when I did, I asked his wife what was going on. We are told that the appearance of Jesus was as bright as lightning. Now lightning is pretty bright. Bring your son here (v. 41). WebThe transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36) Jesus transfiguration took place on a high mountain, possibly Mount Hermon, which was not far from Caesarea Philippi. Along its mighty forest-avenues, until the grass grew fair with the mountain lilies, his feet dashed in the dew of Hermon, he must have gone to pray his first recorded prayer about death, and from the steep of it, before he knelt, could see to the south all the dwelling-place of the people that had sat in darkness, and seen the great light - the land of Zabulon and of Naphtali, Galilee of the nations; could see, even with his human sight, the gleam of that lake by Capernaum and Chorazin, and many a place loved by him and vainly ministered to, whose house was now left unto them desolate; and, chief of all, far in the utmost blue, the hills above Nazareth, sloping down to his old home: hills on which the stones yet lay loose that had been taken up to cast at him, when he left them forever" (Ruskin, "Modern Painters," iv., 374). But theres more to it than this. The three dwellings (9:33, NRSV; booths in RSV) recall those used at the Festival of Booths (or Tabernacles), an annual harvest festival. It also reveals a quality we tend to overlook, that those whove walked with God glow with the radiance of Gods presence. 28. an eight days after these sayingsincluding the day on which this was spoken and that of the Transfiguration. Your ministry keeps me up to date. One creature is nothing like the other. from doing this; but my feet. 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. 32 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. To me, its one of the more remarkable biological events. Clearly, he was bathed in the light of Gods presence. 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). Luke says, his clothing became white and dazzling This is especially true for the writer of Luke. Perhaps someone in this room. The way of God for Jesus cannot bypass the cross. (28-36) An evil spirit cast out. Moses and Elijah, who were leaving Jesus prior to the voice from the cloud (v. 33), are gone. 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?. No, not exactly on a par with what happened to Jesus but still . Herod said, John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things? He sought to see him (vv. This recalls the story of Moses, who encountered God on Sinai as a devouring fire on the top of the mountain (Exodus 24:17) and whose face shone brightly by reason of his speaking with Yahweh (34:29). On one side of the bookshelf One you try to capture with a camera. Sun of righteousness, arise, There is the voice from heaven, declaring that Jesus is Gods Son, recalling the same declaration at his baptism (3:22), followed by the saying that the disciples are to listen to Jesus (9:35). Spark Inspiration: Jesus is in glory already, and they are with him. Psalm 99. But there is something glorious, something heavenly that awaits them. 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). 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. 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. 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. But how could anyone be drowsy, even briefly, when such a spectacle was right in front of them? Go on and at least try to establish an earthly kingdom. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. In his prayerful agony, as he felt the weight of his impending suffering on the Cross, Jesus sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. 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). The family lineage depends on this child. But, as one particular candidate came into the room, the whole ambiance of the room changed. WebLuke 9:28-36. 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