The last 3 chapters of Luke speak of this. Behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah (v. 30). As the "sayings" so definitely connected with the transfiguration scene are those announcing His deathat which Peter and all the Twelve were so startled and scandalizedso this scene was designed to show to the eyes as well as the heart how glorious that death was in the view of Heaven. 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. Listen to him! There is a sermon in these words. At this point in Lukes story, Jesus and the disciples are on the way into the abyss of Jesus passion. That scene ends with Jesus teaching on the coming glory of Gods kingdom to be experienced by the disciples (9:26-27). 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Look in your Bibles up at vs. 26 here in Luke 9. Jesus is in glory already, and they are with him. When I was out in Odessa, we decided to call an associate pastor. What do we do with this? One creature is nothing like the other. Luke says they were afraid when the cloud came upon them (Luke 9:34). Listen to him! (9:35). We dont die and then simply vanish. Bring your son here (v. 41). The glorified Christ in Luke 9 is a taste of the glorified Christ after the resurrection. In parallel accounts of this we are told that Jesus tells them to keep it under wraps but not here: they just dont say anything. It has two features that are of interest for Lukes rendition. 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. We listen to so many voices today, all of which seem wise and attractivepundits, columnists, commentators, political analysts, religious gurus, celebrities, tempters, seducers. Lectionary Reflections Luke 9:28-36 February 10, 2013. They were all astonished at the majesty of God (v. 43). For THAT your friends will follow you to the bitter end!. Though this story in Luke 9 is quite unusual, even strange, it is a story that builds hope in us. If weve taken any biology class, weve heard of this word. 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. The fireworks have ended. They said it was as if a ring of light encircled her face. The prophecy of the Old Testament is realized in the presence of Moses and Elijah. They speak then of Jesus exodus from this world through his suffering, death, and resurrection into heaven, the place where they dwell with God. The Exodus from Egypt was the great salvation event of the OT, freeing Israel from bondage to the Egyptians. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!. 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). We know from Matthews and Marks Gospels Jesus told them to tell no one until after the resurrection. There was tangible evidence that the grave is not the end., J. Oswald Sanders, The Incomparable Christ. You wouldve been too. It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met him (v. 37). Go on and at least try to establish an earthly kingdom. My wife and a few friends are reading a book trying to describe the grandness and majesty and transcendence of God. But its a whole other experience to have that same bolt of lightning strike the tree in your backyard when youre standing in the window 30 feet away. It "Complete Commentary on Luke 9:36". Its the kind of thing a loving Father does for his beloved Son. Does your face glow with the light of Christ? He places great hope in Jesus. 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). Listen to him.. At this Transfiguration, God confirms that the new Moses-like prophet is Jesus, saying, This is my beloved Son. 1. Who knows what will happen to them now that they are in Gods presenceperhaps they will die! 30 Suddenly they saw two men, 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. As we might expect, the glory of Yahweh filled the tabernacle and the temple (Exodus 40:34; 1 Kings 8:11). But other times he swings at the pitch, completely whiffs, and strikes out. Listen to him! (v. 35). Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep (v. 32a). Really carefully. The word glory is used in the Bible to speak of various wonderful thingsbut it is used especially to speak of Gods gloryan aura associated with Gods appearance that reveals Gods majesty to humans. 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. 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. They were to do this that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt. The Jewish people expect Moses and Elijah to return to usher in the messianic era. As persons who have been privy to the company and mind of God, they are able to provide Jesus with divine revelation. He was not making up stories about Christ. 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. No, not exactly on a par with what happened to Jesus but still . Peter will deny Jesus (22:54-62). Jesus had recently spoken of his coming glory to the disciples. A week earlier, Jesus spoke of his Second Coming when he returns to earth in glory. That Jesus did indeed go on to suffer and die is testament to his true divinity. On one side of the bookshelf weve got Moses going up on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. They must be metamorphosed. So whats up with that? GET YOUR FOUR FREE SAMPLES! Jesus understands our suffering because he suffered greatly in his days on the earth. WebMatthew Henry Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - . This is my beloved Son. How so? Then Jesus told the disciples what Peters answer implied. 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. Instead we are told only that they discussed his departure. Thats why they were there. It goes without saying they had no way to recognize them physically. Scripture says they were heavy with sleep butwere fully awake.(9:32) Another way of saying it is that they were in a stupor. They told no one of this astonishing moment. 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. Achtemeier, Paul J. and Elizabeth R., Proclamation, Epiphany, Series C (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1973), Barclay, William, The Daily Study Bible, The Gospel of Luke (Edinburgh: Saint Andrew Press, 1953), Bock, Darrell L., The IVP New Testament Commentary Series: Luke, Vol. 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. My Name Is _____ stick-on name badges. 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. Here we have Jesus at the top of the mountain being transfigured, receiving the visits of Moses and Elijah and they are talking Continue We do not want to meet him still in our sinful state. And was transfigured before them: and his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.3. 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?. Indeed, by their very demeanor and words, they are actually tugging Jesus another direction! that he took with him Peter, John, and James, When Peter came to his senses and realized the significance of the moment, he said. The Transfiguration is a Christological festival in the church year, which means that the story of the Transfiguration deserves attention on its own. Luke 9:28-36, Seeing Jesus Glory. they saw his glory and heard the voice of God. He says that Moses and Elijah were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem (9:31). Luke says that this epiphany on the mountaintop took place eight days after Peters famous confession of Jesus as the Christ. They promise us health, wealth, and happiness, but seldom live up to their promises and often lead people toward ruin. He considers Peters proposal foolish, but doesnt tell us why: One possibility is that Peter is trying to prolong the mountaintop experienceto keep Jesus safe on the mountain rather than seeing him exposed to suffering, rejection, and death (v. 22). This was a moment they would never forget. Hymn Lists. It is also referred to in 2 Peter 1:18. WebCommentary for Luke 9 . One example: Moses on Mt. He is beyond us and greater than us in every way imaginable. The rest of the event seems to have taken place for Jesus edification. Perhaps because Israel is the people of the Law and the Prophets, and Moses was the great lawgiver, and Elijah the great prophet. Im going to die!!. Luke says, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem. (9:51). Biblical Commentary Moreover, the disciples of Jesus are to listen to him. Representing the Israel of old, they disappear, leaving Jesus alone (Fitzmyer, 795). And we get a lot of positive reinforcement for being responsible, predictable and easy to get a hold of. 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. An event like this has only a few parallels. The Greek word that Matthew and Mark use is basically our word, metamorphosis. It means to be transformed. But that is horrible, and now for at least a moment it appears that all that can be bypassed. This was a real and astonishing moment in history. 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. 4. We looked earlier at Peters words in his second letter. The committee interviewed several candidates, and each made a positive impression. Its real. Why go through all this razzle-dazzle, bright-as-lightning stuff if the whole incident ends up being more about ears than eyes? Peter, James, and Johnpartners before in secular business; now sole witnesses of the resurrection of Jairus' daughter (Mr 5:37), the transfiguration, and the agony in the garden (Mr 14:33). While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them (v. 34a). Moses and Elijah, who were leaving Jesus prior to the voice from the cloud (v. 33), are gone. Jesus went up the mountain to pray (9:29), perhaps to commune with God concerning his destiny. Should the preacher make 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. (1-9) The multitude miraculously fed. saves me time (retirement is just as busy as full time ministry) saves me money..(how quickly our libraries are dated!). So often we read incidents like this one in the Bible and we rarify them, put them up on a pedestal, and assume that if such a thing were to happen today and to us, it would change the world and shake up everything. 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). When the voice came, Jesus was found alone (v. 36a). This is such an unusual moment. Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:1-17). 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was galtered, and hhis clothing became dazzling white. 9:29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. A second possible reason for the Transfiguration: We know from the Scriptures that Jesus never sinned. 1. 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. Thou that dwellest between the cherubim, shine forth: Show Me a token for good: Father, glorify Thy name.". David Oliver-Holder; Luke; Only stories or art can articulate what is beyond measure or experiment or explanation. one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah (Luke 9:33). (and) a cloud came and overshadowed them (See on [1610]Mt 16:13). The Bible has a more remarkable story of a metamorphosis. Even to see an angel in his glory would be terrifying. And Terrifying. 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. The disciples will neither listen well nor carry out their tasks faithfullyuntil after the resurrection. 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. For this section, compare Matt. The apostles are sent to preach and heal. They are actually real. Listen to him! (v. 35). The event was a revelation of Christs glory and was witnessed by only three chosen apostles. 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. But as Buechner says, there are moments of transfiguration in all our lives. Though sinless, Jesus experienced pressures and grief and sorrow. Nothing has worked. And, lo, there appeared to them [473] Moses and Elijah talking with him.4. 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. Dayspring from on high, be near; 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. Every time they respond to Jesus predictions about suffering with indifference or with actions that tug another direction, Jesus must surely have heard the tempters voice whispering into his ear, See, even your friends dont buy it! And there is more to it than simply an unforgettable moment. 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. This is my Son, my Chosen One. They know the mind and will of God. My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment . Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; It is not what you would expect. 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. Jesus gave the twelve power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases (9:1). The exodon about which Moses and Elijah are speaking here is Jesus death, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem (v. 31). Listen to him (v. 35). 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. 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. Mark, the shortest Gospel, gives the most complete account of this exorcism. This moment gave great assurance to all that the apostles spoke and lived for. Commentary on Exodus 34:29-35. The model for this encounter is Moses at Sinai (Exodus 19-32). But maybe behind these questions something of the core truth of the gospel starts to come out. 35A voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son. 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. 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. 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. And finally, to what extent is the radiance of God visible in your life today? Physically and literally, his body and even his clothing were changed. Though it may be more difficult to read a few words in this Gospel account and be similarly astonished, Jesus transformation here is more astonishing that anything weve ever witnessed. Luke 9 is no exception. God speaks of Jesus as his Chosen One, for Jesus has accepted his role. This question, Who is this? is central to this Gospel in general and to chapter 9 in particular. This is my beloved Son. 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). First Reading Commentary on Exodus 34:29-35 Moses countenance glows And for the worshiping congregation, Lent begins on the following Wednesday. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. WebWhat does Luke 9:28-36 mean? 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! I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they couldnt (v. 40). See Mark 9:14-29 and Matthew 17:14-20 for parallels. Web74. WebLuke 9:28-36. All that is within Luke 9:31-33 is distinctive. English versions of the Bible vary widely in how they translate that verse. Now, lets think about that for just a moment. 1-6. Moses and Elijah. 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. Dont disobey him. To me it defies explanation. They want to camp out with him on the mountain. To the few, Jesus was the Son of God. Christ, the true, the only light, to prayfor the period He had now reached was a critical and anxious one. That exodus can only happen in accord with what Jesus himself had predicted when he said, just prior to this story, that he must suffer, be killed, and be raised on the third day (9:22). Ancient leaders of Israel appearing before their very eyes. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. Stephen is stoned, lies down and falls asleep. (6) So that his disciples do not stumble at his debasing himself in his flesh, he teaches them that it is voluntary, showing in addition for a moment the brightness of his glory. Throughout this chapter, the question has been, Who is this? Now God provides the answer. 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 story of Elijahs going to heaven is told at 2 Kings 2:11-12. They were dumbfounded, speechless, awe struck. Neither do Peter, John, or James offer an explanation. A few years ago, I had an elder in my church whod disappear every two or three months. These were not fables or tall tales. But who can adequately translate those "strong cryings and tears?" A cool one. As we listen for Gods word in the sermon this morning, Id like for us to take a closer look at this second story the transfiguration of Jesus and, in particular, Id like for us to think about the radiance of God: What was it about being in the presence of God that was so apparent to the others the Israelites out in wilderness, the disciples up on Mount Herman? 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. They went up onto the mountain to pray, and great things happened. For though he is glorious and transcendent, he is tender and merciful, and he longs to save our souls through his Son, Jesus. WebBethsade : Marc 8:22-26 [19] inclut le rcit de la gurison de "l'aveugle de Bethsade" [20]. Cry out for mercy. Dont doubt him. If that is our view, we are badly, badly mistaken. I write these lines just after hanging up the telephone. The Transfiguration of Our Lord is a day that gives those at worship a glimpse of the coming future glory of Christ on Easter. That means there truly is life after the grave. A week ago, I was reading in 1 Corinthians 15 in my daily morning reading. It is absolutely overwhelming to us mere mortals on earth. Biblical writers, attempting to describe Gods glory using human words, portrayed it as like devouring fire (Exodus 24:17). Do you know one who is sorry for having listened? He is a royalty but He suffered a lot for our sins. TRY SERMONWRITER! Its honestly hard to explain and understand. An action-man needs to act! Have you ever known anyone like that? Perhaps Luke is tying the Transfiguration to the resurrection, which occurs on the eighth daythe day after the Sabbath. A beautiful, delicate butterfly. They cannot encourage Jesus to stick with what they dont understand (and would resist if they did understand it). 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. Sermon Commentary for Sunday, February 7, 2016. 38Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 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). Luke 9:28-36 Commentary. 43They were all astonished at the majesty of God. Metamorphosis is when an ugly, crawly creature like a caterpillar undergoes a complete transformation and comes out radically different. Christs cross was necessary so that he might enter into his glory (Luke 24:26; see also Philippians 2:5-11). But the disciples seem lost in a fog of cluelessness. This mountain is not named, but its name is not important. 34While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud. Yet as Matt spoke of last week, he not only was 100% divine, he was 100% human with the frailties of humanity. So weve looked at this surprising, once-in-a-lifetime story. Spiritual. Out of the group of 12 disciples, these three were ones Jesus focused even more on. And just like that, it was over. It is not in vain. In the Transfiguration, the earthly Jesus shares for a moment the company of two great and worthy residents of heaven, Moses and Elijah. triumph oer the shades of night; A GLIMPSE OF GLORY Luke 9:28-36 From some aspects this was the highest point in our Savior's Luke 9:28-36. Marks Gospel says six days, and we are not sure why Luke changes it to eight. Our bodies must be transformed. Moses and Elijah? His departure. All of that was to happen in and near Jerusalem. The father has sought help from Jesus disciples (v. 40), and has surely availed himself of other potential remedies as well. 41Jesus answered, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? We see that yet today. Luke 9:28-36. It builds faith, that all weve been taught is absolutely true. But it also reminds us that the way to Easter is through the cross. Know this: The closer you walk with God, the brighter your path will be. A few verses later, at 9:51, Luke writes that Jesus set his face to go to Jerusalem, where all that has been spoken of will take place for him. 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. Gospels Jesus told the disciples what Peters answer implied the only light, to prayfor the he... 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