Jesus is in glory already, and they are with him. God speaks of Jesus as his Chosen One, for Jesus has accepted his role. But when we are resurrected, we will be imperishable we will never again have an expiration date! On one side of the bookshelf They were dumbfounded, speechless, awe struck. 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). Moses came to set the people of Israel free from slavery in Egypt. This is my Son, my Chosen One. It lit up like a blazing light. (10-17) Peter's testimony to Christ, Self-denial enjoined. a mountainnot Tabor, according to long tradition, with which the facts ill comport, but some one near the lake. WebLuke 9:28-36. GET YOUR FOUR FREE SAMPLES! 2. Jesus exodon leads us into the kingdom of God. Now he selects an inner circle of disciples to go with him, thus signaling the importance of the journey up the mountain. God the Father and his Son and even the angels have a glory about them. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 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. they saw his glory and heard the voice of God. 4. God the Fathers words point us back to an OT prophecy of the coming Messiah. 7-9. II. 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. If weve taken any biology class, weve heard of this word. 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. For most preachers, the decision is easy. Dont disobey him. Luke 9:28-36. They told no one of this astonishing moment. Luke 9 is no exception. Scripture says. Listen to him! (9:35). To the few, Jesus was the Son of God. Perishable means it has an expiration date. The can of beans in our kitchen cabinet has an expiration date on it. Luke 9:28-36 Commentary. While he was praying, Jesus was transformed before the disciples eyes. 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. 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. WebWhat does Luke 9:28-36 mean? 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Luke helps us to know that proclaiming the good 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Often when someone dies they are said to have fallen asleep. This post is excerpted from The Testimony of Luke, by S. Kent Brown, 472-482. There is a sermon in these few words. 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. All his teachings about love for God and for our fellow human beings are to be observed. 37It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met him. However, these words are directed to the disciples rather than Jesus (as at the baptism). 7-9). And, lo, there appeared to them [473] Moses and Elijah talking with him.4. Web28 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. Used by permission. Luke 9 is no exception. 29 As he was praying, The disciples will also have a problem with sleep at the Mount of Olives (22:45). 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. Transfiguration of Jesus in Luke 9:28-36 The Trinity can be a difficult concept for anyone to grasp, but it is especially tough for youngsters who tend to be quite literal-minded. 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. Or Isaiah the prophet who, in Isaiah 6, had this heavenly vision of God in full display of his glory and majesty. 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. But on a different note: its always been a mystery to me how the disciples recognized Moses and Elijah. from doing this; but my feet. 1. Luke wrote this Gospel with this purpose in mind. Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!. And his resurrected guarantees our resurrection. Lets make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said (v. 33). 5:14). And we must be resurrected, for 1 Corinthians 15 tells us that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. The apostles are sent to preach and heal. (and) a voice came out of the cloud, saying, It is as if they have been presented, suddenly and without warning, with their final Examtheir Really Final Exam. 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. 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. In a few minutes, well talk more about WHY this all happened. 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). Probably there is something to all that, but it does not appear that Moses and Elijah spent their time with Jesus reflecting on the ins and outs of the Law and Prophets. 3. That he will eventually be raised again bodily gets at both and assures us that the salvation about which Moses and Elijah showed up to discuss with Jesus is just the truest and grandest thing you could ever imagine! After hearing such hard, perhaps even shocking, words a week earlier, now on the mountain the three disciples would have found great strength by seeing a glimpse of the coming glory in the resurrection, ascension, and second coming of Christ. Or they find Jesus rhetoric merely baffling and bewildering (see what happens in Luke 9:45 after another direct prediction of betrayal). Were not told why, although it was not unusual for Jesus to pull these 3 aside. It was a thanksgiving celebration. WebLuke 9:28-36. Cry out for mercy. We should read the Scriptures and be in prayer with a hungry sense of wonder. He is a royalty but He suffered a lot for our sins. Jesus prayed to God, and as he prayed, his appearance was changed, his raiment became dazzling white. And then he was joined by none other than Moses and Elijah representing, of course, the Law and the Prophets of the Jewish faith. He says something that seems to make no sense: Let us set up tents for you, Moses and Elijah., Why did he say this? . The glory of the Lord was revealed at his birth (Luke 2:9). Listen to him.. The rest of the event seems to have taken place for Jesus edification. At this point in Lukes story, Jesus and the disciples are on the way into the abyss of Jesus passion. 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. It is useful. To me, its one of the more remarkable biological events. I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they couldnt (v. 40). "Complete Commentary on Luke 9:36". 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). 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? It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. 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. 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. Listen to him! There is a sermon in these words. 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. 21-27). It took me a while to pick up on his pattern, and when I did, I asked his wife what was going on. Lets make three tents: Yet as Matt spoke of last week, he not only was 100% divine, he was 100% human with the frailties of humanity. But then we all often miss seeing this in each other as often as not. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijahnot knowing what he said. David Oliver-Holder; Luke; Only stories or art can articulate what is beyond measure or experiment or explanation. She lit up the room, and we all knew that this was the person we were looking for.. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Being exposed to the glory of God is an awesome and even terrifying experience. English versions of the Bible vary widely in how they translate that verse. "Hermon, which is indeed the centre of all the Promised Land, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt; the mount of fruitfulness, from which the springs of Jordan descended to the valleys of Israel. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. Luke 9:28-36 - Center for Excellence in Preaching Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! 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).Since this term as adopted into English often carries connotations of a permanent and radical alteration, as in the We need to listen to him. A rather literal translation would be that the disciples were weighed down with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory.. My wife and a few friends are reading a book trying to describe the grandness and majesty and transcendence of God. If we do not know Jesus, we should turn to him. That Jesus did indeed go on to suffer and die is testament to his true divinity. No, not exactly on a par with what happened to Jesus but still . And heres a warning: If any of us have not believed in Jesus Christ, we should tremble. 43They were all astonished at the majesty of God. The Gospel accounts call it, The Transfiguration. Our Bible passage this morning is in Luke 9. 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. Its to sing with Charles Wesley, Christ whose glory fills the skies, 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, A week ago, I was reading in 1 Corinthians 15 in my daily morning reading. This moment on the mountain with Jesus, Moses and Elijah tells us that yes, there truly is life beyond the grave. III. I am come unto Mine own and Mine own receive Me not; I am become a stranger unto My brethren, an alien to My mother's children: Consider Mine enemies, for they are many, and they hate Me with cruel hatred. 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. 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. You shall listen to him (Deuteronomy 18:15). I have been retired for 3 years but still preach nearly every week. Biblical Commentary LUKE 9:28-31. The apostles sent forth. They enclose a portion of the church year that is now fast coming to an end, just before the period of Lent. His disciples, Peter, James and John, were privileged to see Christs glory on the Mount of Transfiguration (9:28-36). TRY SERMONWRITER! Delivered Weekly! Elijah fled to Mount Horeb, and there God spoke to him in a sound of sheer silence (1 Kings 19:12, NRSV; RSV: a still small voice). Its still there today in the church if only we dont just sleep through it. And just like that, it was over. He places great hope in Jesus. The disciples kept A week earlier, Jesus spoke of his Second Coming when he returns to earth in glory. "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! They are represented in this episode (as) foils to Jesus. Peters hasty and ill-conceived words provoke a divine response, from God the Father Himself. They promise us health, wealth, and happiness, but seldom live up to their promises and often lead people toward ruin. ; Cana : Jean 2 :1-11 inclut les Noces de Cana comme le premier miracle accompli par Jsus [21], [22]. But there is something glorious, something heavenly that awaits them. Thirty years later, Peter wrote with words of awe about this day on the mountain. Moses spoke words of a coming prophet. Nothing has worked. They know the mind and will of God. 1. 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. Many prayers and much supplication. If you look at all three Gospels: So essentially they were understandably terrified in the entire experience. (1-2) Jesus calls them and sends them forth. All that Peter taught and wrote about for more than 3 decades was founded upon eyewitness experiences he and the other apostles had. God promises that the day will come when his glory will fill all the earth (Numbers 14:21). 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. 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. It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. The model for this encounter is Moses at Sinai (Exodus 19-32). And it speaks to us what Christ did a few months later in his death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven. Luke says that this epiphany on the mountaintop took place eight days after Peters famous confession of Jesus as the Christ. 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. Now, in todays Gospel lesson, we have the most authoritative answer to the question, Who is this? God says, This is my beloved Son. 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. Yes, the disciples themselves will suffer as they follow Jesus and proclaim him to the world. The Greek term translated as departure is exodus (exodus in English). On one side of the bookshelf weve got Moses going up on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. Even now, its common for those who want to get in touch with the nearness of God to go to the mountains. While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them (v. 34a). Yet we are told that for a time during this epiphany of glory, the disciples were sleepy! Moses and Elijah? Im convinced every one of us would have responded similarly. A few years ago, I had an elder in my church whod disappear every two or three months. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. Let me offer a few thoughts. Is there any trustworthy voice amidst the cacophony? 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. Lukes disclosure concerning the conversation is highly significant for his account. Hope that Jesus is who he claims to be. To glimpse his majesty and power. Moses and Elijah. But the drama up there on that mountain seems to have been only partly intended to make an impression on the disciples. 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. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. There was a young woman in our church several years ago who, whenever she got up to speak or sing, had a certain aura about her. Fill me, radiancy divine; It happened about eight days after these sayings (v. 28a). His face was altered. Christ shares Gods glory. WebA GLIMPSE OF GLORY Luke 9:28-36 From some aspects this was the highest point in our Savior's earthly career. His body was glorified. Peter wanted to build three booths, but Jesus said no. Jesus was glorified, changed from a mere mortal into a glorified, heavenly state. We can go home today and live for Jesus and work for him because its all true. We think it would be a cool experience to see God, perhaps like meeting a famous athlete or musician. Lazarus is described as having fallen asleep. They will argue about which one of them is the greatest (9:46-48). These ancient leaders of Israel had been gone for centuries. 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 Gospel of John in particular speaks of the cross as Christs glorification (John 12:23; 13:31-32). Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? ), which the WEB has updated. Though sinless, Jesus experienced pressures and grief and sorrow. That scene ends with Jesus teaching on the coming glory of Gods kingdom to be experienced by the disciples (9:26-27). Luke 9:28-36. That word, TRANSFIGURED, is obviously why we call this the Transfiguration. An event like this has only a few parallels. Once again, Luke tells us about Jesus praying. 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). Now, lets think about that for just a moment. Bring your son here., All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. 32Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him. 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). 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. Lets make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said. No restraint! When we are tempted to doubt if our prayers matter, we can read Lukes Gospel and see that Jesus had no such doubts. WebLuke 9 The Feeding of the Five Thousand A. Spiritual. 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). Well, Peter as usual is the first one to speak up. They confirm that this is the will of God for him. They must be metamorphosed. The longer text tends to diminish the significance of the Transfiguration. 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). Representing the Israel of old, they disappear, leaving Jesus alone (Fitzmyer, 795). We do not want to face him without having our sins paid for by him. These were not fables or tall tales. Its real. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was It is also referred to in 2 Peter 1:18. But that is not to be. scatter all my unbelief; 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). WebBethsade : Marc 8:22-26 [19] inclut le rcit de la gurison de "l'aveugle de Bethsade" [20]. His disciples, Peter, James and John, were privileged to see Christs glory on the Mount of It commemorates Gods protection during the wilderness wanderings (Leviticus 23:39-43). 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. Scared out of their minds. Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! 33It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. 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