Ive seen the Lord! Now he selects an inner circle of disciples to go with him, thus signaling the importance of the journey up the mountain. 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 describes Peter as not knowing what he said (v. 33). Now we learn that they have also failed to heal this boy (v. 40). Luke 9:28-36. 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. On one side of the bookshelf An event like this has only a few parallels. This moment gave great assurance to all that the apostles spoke and lived for. 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. (18-27) The transfiguration. 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. WebLuke 9:28-36. 28It happened about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray. My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment . 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. Its honestly hard to explain and understand. To me, its one of the more remarkable biological events. Second, Moses and Elijah are present. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen. Jesus himself metamorphosed into some radically different. Luke 9:28-36. 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? Luke says they were afraid when the cloud came upon them (Luke 9:34). The event happens on a mountain, a place of special revelation. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, We can go home today and live for Jesus and work for him because its all true. WebLuke 9:28-36. Mark 14:33 and Matt 26:37 tell us that they will also be present at Gethsemane. 28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 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! 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. 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. To look on Gods face is to die (Exodus 33:20). 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. Listen to him! (9:29, 34-35). To twenty-first century ears, the symptoms sound like epilepsy. 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. In the Transfiguration, the earthly Jesus shares for a moment the company of two great and worthy residents of heaven, Moses and Elijah. In the Bible, mountains are synonymous with the majesty and dominion of God. 34While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud. Jesus is in glory already, and they are with him. Hed come back a different man revived and ready to go back to work. This is the only Gospel to tell us what Moses and Elijah discuss with Jesus. Jesus understands our suffering because he suffered greatly in his days on the earth. From the very beginning there has been nothing about the appearance of Jesus that would cause you to think that he was anything more than just another boy, the son of a carpenter. WebLuke 9:28-36 Resume Prayer Some thoughts on today's scripture Jesus, like some of the key people in his Jewish faith, experiences a profound moment of encounter with God. First Reading. The face of the man walking with his child in the park, of a woman baking bread, of sometimes even the most unlikely person listen to a concert or standing barefoot in the sand watching the waves roll in, or just have a beer at a Saturday baseball game in July. 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). Does your face glow with the light of Christ? They are happy to see Jesus glorified. Probably, he just wants to do something. God promises that the day will come when his glory will fill all the earth (Numbers 14:21). What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. Its something I think about only if Im watching a sci-fi movie. There may be another connection with Moses at this point. We know from Matthews and Marks Gospels Jesus told them to tell no one until after the resurrection. 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). They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen. This is especially true for the writer of Luke. 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). But on a different note: its always been a mystery to me how the disciples recognized Moses and Elijah. Each of the Synoptic Gospels contains an account of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9//Mark 9:2-10 //Luke 9:28-36). They have been on mountains to receive revelation; they are expected to appear at the coming of the messianic age (see Deuteronomy 18:15 concerning Moses; Malachi 4:5 concerning Elijah); and both had been taken into heaven and thereby were privileged to know God face-to-face and to know his will. WebBethsade : Marc 8:22-26 [19] inclut le rcit de la gurison de "l'aveugle de Bethsade" [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. Luke 9:28-36 - Center for Excellence in Preaching Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah (Luke 9:33). Often when someone dies they are said to have fallen asleep. Luke does not say that Jesus was actually transfigured (Greek metamorphthē), as in Mark and Matthew, but says only that his face was altered; along with the other two, however, he says that the clothing of Jesus became dazzling white. He is a royalty but He suffered a lot for our sins. 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. And just like that, it was over. This cloud came over them and they heard a voice, God himself, speaking to them. One you try to capture with a camera. So his need for prayer may not have been that much different than ours. Biblical writers, attempting to describe Gods glory using human words, portrayed it as like devouring fire (Exodus 24:17). 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). Methinks, as I steal by His side, I hear from Him these plaintive sounds, "Lord, who hath believed Our report? The disciples are terrified because they understand the cloud as the presence of God. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen. Only the High Priest is allowed to come into Gods presenceand he only on the Day of Atonement (Hebrews 9:7). 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. 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. (1-9) The multitude miraculously fed. This event was unprecedented. We can read about that in Luke 22 just hours before the Crucifixion. May we meditate on the reality of this passage. There are many speculations why these two men appeared. 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. Physically and literally, his body and even his clothing were changed. 38Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. Luke tells us that Peter did not know what he was saying, something which is quite evident. It has two features that are of interest for Lukes rendition. that he took with him Peter, John, and James (v. 28b). Yet we are told that for a time during this epiphany of glory, the disciples were sleepy! 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. Yes, the disciples themselves will suffer as they follow Jesus and proclaim him to the world. The disciples were bewildered. 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. Why should they have problems with this demon? The other gospels suggest that this took place six days later. Metamorphosis. I love Peter. Hope that Jesus is who he claims to be. 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?. First, how in the world did the disciples come close to sleeping through this thing? An action-man needs to act! An analogy might be coming into contact with a live high-voltage electrical line. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and There the new exodus takes place, the new event of redemption for all the world. WebMatthew 17:1-8. It is a fearful, terrifying thing to meet God in judgment. At the top of the mountain, they found themselves in the presence of God, who testified to the divine status of his son, Jesus. Commentators have wide speculation as to what Peter intended to stay. The model for this encounter is Moses at Sinai (Exodus 19-32). 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. But who can adequately translate those "strong cryings and tears?" 9:30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. Simply he may have not wanted the experience to end. 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. The demon makes a desperate last attempt to control the boy. And there is more to it than simply an unforgettable moment. Metamorphosis is when an ugly, crawly creature like a caterpillar undergoes a complete transformation and comes out radically different. Incarnation and Transfiguration are antiphonal. Out of the group of 12 disciples, these three were ones Jesus focused even more on. Really carefully. What do we do with this? Indeed, by their very demeanor and words, they are actually tugging Jesus another direction! They are left with Jesus and silence. It took me a while to pick up on his pattern, and when I did, I asked his wife what was going on. But the disciples could have had no such visual associations with either Moses or Elijah. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was They promise us health, wealth, and happiness, but seldom live up to their promises and often lead people toward ruin. "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! It builds faith, that all weve been taught is absolutely true. 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. We think it would be a cool experience to see God, perhaps like meeting a famous athlete or musician. We heard the story of Moses up on Mount Sinai. 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. A rather literal translation would be that the disciples were weighed down with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory.. They dont tell anyone what they have seen, and that is all right. Representing the Israel of old, they disappear, leaving Jesus alone (Fitzmyer, 795). He is glorious in power and light and majesty and holiness. A cool one. His departure. All of that was to happen in and near Jerusalem. There was tangible evidence that the grave is not the end., J. Oswald Sanders, The Incomparable Christ. Mark 9:2-8. They want to camp out with him on the mountain. Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:1-17). As persons who have been privy to the company and mind of God, they are able to provide Jesus with divine revelation. The first is that Luke alone provides the content of the conversation between Jesus, Moses, and Elijah (on which comment is made below). Luke 9 is no exception. Luke 9:28-36, Seeing Jesus Glory. Perhaps Luke is tying the Transfiguration to the resurrection, which occurs on the eighth daythe day after the Sabbath. This passage in Hebrews is startling to me. That scene ends with Jesus teaching on the coming glory of Gods kingdom to be experienced by the disciples (9:26-27). 28. an eight days after these sayingsincluding the day on which this was spoken and that of the Transfiguration. Its not what I expected to hear the Father say! Thirty years later, Peter wrote with words of awe about this day on the mountain. 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. 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. There is a sermon in these few words. And likewise, we can have greater assurance that the words of the NT are from firsthand eyewitnesses. Later, at Jesus ascension, a cloud will take Jesus out of their sight (Acts 1:9also written by Luke). Mark says they were afraid when Jesus was first glorified (Mark 9:6). This future glory of Christ when he comes again to earth soon is displayed for a short time on this mountaintop experience. Lazarus is described as having fallen asleep. Now, were tempted simply to think of this as a Kodak moment, one youd like to hold on to, that Peter was simply trying to concretize the experience and preserve it for all time. It is those two men who appear on the mountain with Jesus and his companions. In the Incarnation, the divine partakes of the human condition. But other times he swings at the pitch, completely whiffs, and strikes out. Listen to him.. Perhaps because Israel is the people of the Law and the Prophets, and Moses was the great lawgiver, and Elijah the great prophet. We see that yet today. "Complete Commentary on Luke 9:36". Only 3 disciples went with him. What is some significance for us today from these words here in Luke 9?? The scripture lessons from the Old and New Testaments this morning are like bookends. 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. It 28. For most preachers, the decision is easy. 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. 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, To the world, Jesus was simply the son of Joseph. 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. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. The Transfiguration is a Christological festival in the church year, which means that the story of the Transfiguration deserves attention on its own. Sinai appearing before the glory of God. as the stars forever and ever (Daniel 12:3). He never panicked nor doubted his heavenly Father. 1. 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). Action is both his strength and his weakness. The committee interviewed several candidates, and each made a positive impression. They confirm that this is the will of God for him. The disciples have survived their encounter with God! Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. If weve taken any biology class, weve heard of this word. But when we are resurrected, we will be imperishable we will never again have an expiration date! 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah. It lit up like a blazing light. daystar in my heart appear., Visit, then, this soul of mine; 36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. That means there truly is life after the grave. This is my beloved Son. The Gospel of John in particular speaks of the cross as Christs glorification (John 12:23; 13:31-32). WebLuke 9:28 Context Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (28-36) And it came to pass.--See Notes on Matthew 17:1-13, and Mark 9:2-13. Its the kind of thing a loving Father does for his beloved Son. Moses face shone so brightly that he found it necessary to wear a veil to shield people from the glare (Exodus 34:29-35). Well, Peter as usual is the first one to speak up. 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). 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). WebMatthew Henry Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - . Mountaintop experiences are important, but theyre not meant to last forever. The temple was constructed on Mount Zion. Later, however, they succeeded in healing everywhere (9:6). His disciples, Peter, James and John, were privileged to see Christs glory on the Mount of He says that Moses and Elijah were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem (9:31). However, I think they must go together. Yes, Jesus is going to suffer and die. The glorified Christ in Luke 9 is a taste of the glorified Christ after the resurrection. They were all astonished at the majesty of God (v. 43). He was the second In religious art, saints are often depicted with a circle behind their faces sort of like a disk or pie plate. Childrens Sermons WebThe Transfiguration. Undoubtedly, they spoke with Jesus of the events in the next few months of Jesus death, resurrection, and probably his ascension into heaven. The voice from the cloud speaks only of Jesusnot of Moses or Elijahand does so only after Moses and Elijah depart. Jesus glorified like the sun. We dont die and then simply vanish. Shortly before the Transfiguration, Jesus revealed to the disciples that 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 (9:22). 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. This mountain is not named, but its name is not important. Jesus says to the Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijahnot knowing what he said. And I do not fault them at all. The last 3 chapters of Luke speak of this. The apostles sent forth. WebLuke 9:28-36. What is this departure and events in Jerusalem? Web36 When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. Scott Hoezee. The Greek term translated as departure is exodus (exodus in English). Moses and Elijah spoke of (Jesus) departure (Greek: exodon), which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem (v. 31). And this is a truth we all need to remember: Whether your religious experience is like that of the Apostle Paul, who was blinded by the light of Christ on the road to Damascus; or John Wesley, who felt his heart strangely warmed at Aldersgate; or Horace Bushnell, who confessed to being nurtured in the faith over a lifetime in New England, the real test of Christianity is not the ecstasy of the mountaintop experience, but the compassion and sympathy you show for others in the valley below. His face was altered. Loud cries and tears. Listen to him! (9:35). 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. The booths recall the Feast of Booths, one of the three major festivals of the Jewish faith. Peter will deny Jesus (22:54-62). The family lineage depends on this child. Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. (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. A second possible reason for the Transfiguration: We know from the Scriptures that Jesus never sinned. Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration: The Coming Glory Metamorphosis. 34 As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. But in our smallness, we think God might be like us but only a little better. 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. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good that we are here. His disciples, Peter, James and John, were privileged to see Christs glory on the Mount of Transfiguration (9:28-36). A GLIMPSE OF GLORY Luke 9:28-36 From some aspects this was the highest point in our Savior's Listen, and not Look? Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration: The Coming Glory, Acts: The Holy Spirit and His Unstoppable Church, 2 Corinthians - Ministers of a New Covenant, Work and Worship: Connecting Sunday to Monday. Moses spoke words of a coming prophet. A SUBSCRIBER SAYS: Dear Dick, I would just like to say how much I appreciate your ministry. 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. Luke 9:28-36. 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. Biblical Commentary 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was galtered, and hhis clothing became dazzling white. Or as Buechner put it, Even with us something like this happens once in a while. 33It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. The disciples will neither listen well nor carry out their tasks faithfullyuntil after the resurrection. Moses and Elijah? Luke is mindful of that eighth day significance, after all (he is the only evangelist to give us the Emmaus Road story, replete with Jesus being made known to the disciples in the breaking of the bread). . Perhaps he wants to honor Moses, Elijah and Jesusto offer them a bit of hospitality. Web74. As we might expect, the glory of Yahweh filled the tabernacle and the temple (Exodus 40:34; 1 Kings 8:11). 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. That is a natural reaction. 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). They will stand at a distance while Jesus was crucified (23:49). It would be too much for us. In the Bible, when a story takes us up to a The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up (v. 22). But it also reminds us that the way to Easter is through the cross. Scared out of their minds. On one side of the bookshelf weve got Moses going up on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. A week ago, I was reading in 1 Corinthians 15 in my daily morning reading. As such the booths also symbolize a time of rest, which could be interpreted allegorically as the messianic rest. 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. He was the second Adam and had not sinned. All that Peter taught and wrote about for more than 3 decades was founded upon eyewitness experiences he and the other apostles had. Luke 9:28-36 Have you noticed how closely tied sleep and death are in the New Testament? 3233 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, All written content on this site, unless labelled otherwise, is the copyright property of the center for excellence in preaching / respective content author(s), The Center for Excellence in Preaching is a resource from Calvin Theological Seminary. Yet he suffered without ever sinning. III. And he endured human suffering just like we did. Why go through all this razzle-dazzle, bright-as-lightning stuff if the whole incident ends up being more about ears than eyes? Used by permission. What he has said about himself and what is to happen is Gods will. The father is desperate, but has not given up. But theres more to it than this. 18-20)and that they will also suffer and die (vv. David Oliver-Holder; Luke; Only stories or art can articulate what is beyond measure or experiment or explanation. 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. Moreover, the disciples of Jesus are to listen to him. I have been retired for 3 years but still preach nearly every week. 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