They are actually real. It builds faith, that all weve been taught is absolutely true. Go on and at least try to establish an earthly kingdom. His brilliance and majesty is so beyond us that we wont know what to do when confronted with him, and we will fall apart. He heard with his own ears the voice from heaven, This is my Son, my Chosen One.. Like my elder years ago, wed likely come back refreshed and renewed and revived in the Spirit. To me, its one of the more remarkable biological events. There the new exodus takes place, the new event of redemption for all the world. The voice from the cloud interrupts so that Jesus never responds directly to Peters suggestion to build booths. Consider the wider context of Luke here. 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. In that instance, they will actually fall asleep. Several times over the years, Ive prayed that I could see an angel. It is a fearful, terrifying thing to meet God in judgment. 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. He is a royalty but He suffered a lot for our sins. Listen to him! 36When the voice came, Jesus was found alone. They went up onto the mountain to pray (v. 28c). Now we learn that they have also failed to heal this boy (v. 40). When we are tempted to doubt if our prayers matter, we can read Lukes Gospel and see that Jesus had no such doubts. 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. 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 accounts in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke are drawn from Marks, but there are some significant differences among them. 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). Luke 9:28-36 - Center for Excellence in Preaching Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! He was the second You can turn there. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good that we are here. But who can adequately translate those "strong cryings and tears?" The contrast between the mountaintop and the base of the mountain could not be sharper. Luke wrote this Gospel with this purpose in mind. Jesus exodon (death/resurrection) is the great salvation event of the NT, freeing believers from bondage to sin and death. Being exposed to the glory of God is an awesome and even terrifying experience. God the Father and his Son and even the angels have a glory about them. When he returns down the mountain, his face literally shined for a time since he had been in Gods presence. However, I think they must go together. WebLuke 9:28-36, (37-43) Good Morning Our God Pause thought for this Transfiguration Sunday is Transformation we spend a moment contemplating what this word means in our lives how Lukes account tells of the radical revelation of a mountaintop experience which is interrupted by reality. 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. The voice from the cloud speaks only of Jesusnot of Moses or Elijahand does so only after Moses and Elijah depart. As Jesus prepares to make his final trek toward Jerusalem (see Luke 9:51), he is talking increasingly about suffering, betrayal, and death. You wouldve been too. Matthew and Mark say (Mt 17:1; Mr 9:2) "after six days," excluding these two days. In religious art, saints are often depicted with a circle behind their faces sort of like a disk or pie plate. A week ago, I was reading in 1 Corinthians 15 in my daily morning reading. If they were not there to encourage Jesus in the direction he had to go, I cannot think of what else they would have had to say about that departure. This answers the question, Who is this?not by giving Jesus a title but by describing the process by which he will accomplish his work. First, there are the disciplesPeter, James, and John. As for the transfiguration of Jesus, it represents a turning point in his life: No longer would he continue his ministry in Galilee, his hour had come. Third, how can it be, following on one of the most dazzling visual spectacles that ever took place on this planet, that the bottom line from God the Father is Listen to him. Listen? Seize the day! 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. No restraint! 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. They know the mind and will of God. We see that yet today. WebA GLIMPSE OF GLORY Luke 9:28-36 From some aspects this was the highest point in our Savior's earthly career. Jesus gave the twelve power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases (9:1). Peters hasty and ill-conceived words provoke a divine response, from God the Father Himself. And we get a lot of positive reinforcement for being responsible, predictable and easy to get a hold of. Its the kind of thing a loving Father does for his beloved Son. English versions of the Bible vary widely in how they translate that verse. 34While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud. I admired him for that, and wished I could be a little more like him to break away periodically, disappear, go up on a mountain and spend time alone with God in prayer. ), which the WEB has updated. And yet, wed all do well to spend a little time on a mountaintop every once in a while. Jesus asked the disciples, Who do the multitudes say that I am? They answered, John the Baptizer, but others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. Jesus asked, But who do you say that I am? Peter answered, The Christ of God (vv. This moment gave great assurance to all that the apostles spoke and lived for. A rather literal translation would be that the disciples were weighed down with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory.. Psalm 99. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth! In the Transfiguration, the human shares in divine glory. 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). 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child (v. 38). 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. Lectionary Reflections Luke 9:28-36 February 10, 2013. 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. The moment is over! But as Buechner says, there are moments of transfiguration in all our lives. 21-27). WebChrist shares Gods glory. Both incidents: (1) occur on a mountain (2) involve Moses (3) have God speaking from a cloud (4) speak of the glory of the Lord and (5) inspire fear. The model for this encounter is Moses at Sinai (Exodus 19-32). 34 As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. They want to camp out with him on the mountain. 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. What was his response? The disciples will also have a problem with sleep at the Mount of Olives (22:45). Dont doubt him. 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. God the Fathers words point us back to an OT prophecy of the coming Messiah. 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). Lets make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said. How many broken hearts and broken lives could be avoided if we would just listen to him! As Moses led the Israelites in the wilderness, God told him to build booths in which the people would dwell for seven days (Leviticus 23:33-43). If weve taken any biology class, weve heard of this word. Dayspring from on high, be near; Perhaps someone in this room. 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). If you look at all three Gospels: So essentially they were understandably terrified in the entire experience. In preparation for the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Year C, one has to make an obvious decision. 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. It increases our motivation to work for Jesus, for everything we do matters. 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). 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. Peters idea goes nowhere. The two festivals complement each other in striking ways. 1. The temple was constructed on Mount Zion. WebBut Luke is careful to report them, because Luke's emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus. So his need for prayer may not have been that much different than ours. 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. Clearly, he was bathed in the light of Gods presence. Mark 14:33 and Matt 26:37 tell us that they will also be present at Gethsemane. For though he is glorious and transcendent, he is tender and merciful, and he longs to save our souls through his Son, Jesus. It is useful. The father is desperate, but has not given up. 17:19; Mark 9:210. The Exodus from Egypt was the great salvation event of the OT, freeing Israel from bondage to the Egyptians. Let me offer a few thoughts. Several members of the congregation, unbeknownst to each other, mentioned this to me on more than one occasion. 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. Neither do Peter, John, or James offer an explanation. 2. Exodus 34:29-35. Peter will deny Jesus (22:54-62). His constant praying shows his love for his Father in heavenand his confidence that his prayers and his worship were heard. (Nashville: Abingdon, 1995), Evans, Craig A., New International Biblical Commentary: Luke (Peabody, MA, Hendrickson Publishers, Inc., 1990), Farris, Stephen, in Van Harn, Roger (ed. 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. "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. Sobering. ; 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]. This was a real and astonishing moment in history. one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah (Luke 9:33). Perhaps an analogy to explain this is that to see a bolt of lightning strike the earth a mile away and to hear the rumbling thunder is one experience. Does your face glow with the light of Christ? But maybe behind these questions something of the core truth of the gospel starts to come out. Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; 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. He was not making up stories about Christ. How so? Paul says that at the resurrection, we who know Jesus will be changed: 1 Corinthians 15:4244 ESV So is it with the resurrection of the dead. Web36 When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. Every second reading for Transfiguration from 2 Corinthians comes after the next. Later, at Jesus ascension, a cloud will take Jesus out of their sight (Acts 1:9also written by Luke). 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 encouragement to his disciples to suffer for him. They must be metamorphosed. Indeed, by their very demeanor and words, they are actually tugging Jesus another direction! And I do not fault them at all. It 9:30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 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. 41Jesus answered, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? scatter all my unbelief; Why go through all this razzle-dazzle, bright-as-lightning stuff if the whole incident ends up being more about ears than eyes? Its easy to find a time-lapse video of this strange looking caterpillar forming a chrysalis, and then a couple weeks later opening up to display this butterfly. 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. 33It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. No, not exactly on a par with what happened to Jesus but still . But in our smallness, we think God might be like us but only a little better. Ancient leaders of Israel appearing before their very eyes. 40I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they couldnt.. 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. 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). To be amazed, even to tremble. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijahnot knowing what he said. Its weighing heavily on his mind. And Terrifying. WebWhat does Luke 9:28-36 mean? It commemorates Gods protection during the wilderness wanderings (Leviticus 23:39-43). In this case this stunning revelation of glory took place well out of the public eye and then, even for those human eyes that did take it in, there was a mixture of confusion, sleepiness, and then reticence to speak of it in the future. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was We looked earlier at Peters words in his second letter. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. 19-20). An inexplicable kind of splendor and majesty and power and light. Through the eyes of faith, we now see that the story of Jesus transfiguration is the story of a new covenant being established in Jesus Christ, a covenant that will be symbolized for all time, not by booths, but by the Cross of Calvary. Jesus came to set people free from sin. And because his emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus, and one of the greatest needs He had talked previously about his forthcoming suffering and death. 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. 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). Perhaps Luke is tying the Transfiguration to the resurrection, which occurs on the eighth daythe day after the Sabbath. I love Peter. Only 3 disciples went with him. The glory of the Lord was revealed at his birth (Luke 2:9). 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. Luke says that this epiphany on the mountaintop took place eight days after Peters famous confession of Jesus as the Christ. WebThe Transfiguration. 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. Luke 9:28-36 Have you noticed how closely tied sleep and death are in the New Testament? 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. 37It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met 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. Ive read this many times and wondered, Why did this happen? What was the purpose? God is transcendent. Our confidence in Christ is strengthened by this testimony. WebMatthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 In this chapter we have, I. Moses and Elijah spoke of (Jesus) departure (Greek: exodon), which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem (v. 31). 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). The disciples kept Second, how could these disciples walk away from this event and yet, as verse 36 informs us, tell no one what they saw and experienced? The Transfiguration is a story with six characters, but none we can, or probably want to, identify with fully. While he was praying, Jesus was transformed before the disciples eyes. On the other side of the bookshelf weve got Jesus going up on Mount Herman. In the Bible, when a story takes us up to a mountaintop, its a fair bet that something dramatic is going to happenindeed, its a fair bet that something deeply revelatory is going to happen. The last 3 chapters of Luke speak of this. It happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met him (v. 37). On one side of the bookshelf weve got Moses going up on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. Then He called His twelve disciples together 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. 29 As he was praying, When Jesus commanded them to feed a great crowd, they responded, We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we should go and buy food for all these people (9:13). To be confronted by him. Delivered Weekly! from doing this; but my feet. 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. 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. Both Moses and Elijah had received revelation on mountains. Check out these helpful resources Moses and Elijah? Out of the group of 12 disciples, these three were ones Jesus focused even more on. Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! Mark says they were afraid when Jesus was first glorified (Mark 9:6). To the few, Jesus was the Son of God. WebMatthew Henry Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - . At this Transfiguration, God confirms that the new Moses-like prophet is Jesus, saying, This is my beloved Son. Even to see an angel in his glory would be terrifying. Your ministry keeps me up to date. 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, who were leaving Jesus prior to the voice from the cloud (v. 33), are gone. 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. 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. WebLuke 9 The Feeding of the Five Thousand A. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!. Between Jesus birth and his death, this may be the most significant event in the Gospels. Mark, the shortest Gospel, gives the most complete account of this exorcism. Hebrews 10:31 ESV It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Moses came to set the people of Israel free from slavery in Egypt. A cool one. Have you ever seen such radiance as this in the faces of people youve known over the years? Then Jesus told the disciples what Peters answer implied. The event was a revelation of Christs glory and was witnessed by only three chosen apostles. The story of Elijahs going to heaven is told at 2 Kings 2:11-12. 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). 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). 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. The Greek term translated as departure is exodus (exodus in English). Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep (v. 32a). Its still there today in the church if only we dont just sleep through it. Physically and literally, his body and even his clothing were changed. And there is more to it than simply an unforgettable moment. As a young believer, I would think, Well, Jesus was the Son of God. These were not fables or tall tales. Ive seen the Lord! 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). To me it defies explanation. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen (v. 36b). Should the preacher make Jesus has come to reveal God and redeem humanity. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased, we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. In the Bible, mountains are synonymous with the majesty and dominion of God. It also reveals a quality we tend to overlook, that those whove walked with God glow with the radiance of Gods presence. Luke 9 is no exception. The Gospel of John in particular speaks of the cross as Christs glorification (John 12:23; 13:31-32). This was a moment they would never forget. 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