God speaks of Jesus as his Chosen One, for Jesus has accepted his role. 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). There was tangible evidence that the grave is not the end., J. Oswald Sanders, The Incomparable Christ. Cry out for mercy. They cannot encourage Jesus to stick with what they dont understand (and would resist if they did understand it). In the Incarnation, the Son of God takes on human form and resides with us mortals on earth. Why should they have problems with this demon? They confirm that this is the will of God for him. 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. 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, May we meditate on the reality of this passage. Lets make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said (v. 33). The three dwellings (9:33, NRSV; booths in RSV) recall those used at the Festival of Booths (or Tabernacles), an annual harvest festival. They dont tell anyone what they have seen, and that is all right. Both of those portions of the Scriptures point ultimately to Jesus. Listen, and not Look? The disciples kept And if it seems odd to hear God the Father follow up this visual display with advice that has to do with listening and not looking, maybe thats because we, too, are often overly fixated on outward fame and power and glory as the world defines all those things and maybe that gets in the way of our truly listening to what Jesus says about humility and sacrifice and being servants of the lowest of the low in also our societies yet today. Our confidence in Christ is strengthened by this testimony. 3. Herod's terror at the growing greatness of our Lord Jesus, ver. 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. If Peter, James, and John had any doubts before as to who Jesus was, seeing Jesus lit up like the blazing sun, seeing the long-dead Moses and Elijah alive before them, and now hearing a voice from heaven, surely they had no doubts now. a Glimpse of Glory Luke 9:28-36 From some aspects this was the highest point in our Savior's earthly career. III. For this section, compare Matt. 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. Moses and Elijah. The crowd, having just seen the childs convulsions, cannot help but be impressed with the miracle of this healing. The voice from the clouds echoes the voice from heaven at Jesus baptismYou are my beloved Son. They promise us health, wealth, and happiness, but seldom live up to their promises and often lead people toward ruin. Luke says, his clothing became white and dazzling Metamorphosis is when an ugly, crawly creature like a caterpillar undergoes a complete transformation and comes out radically different. (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. Listen to him! (v. 35). His constant praying shows his love for his Father in heavenand his confidence that his prayers and his worship were heard. Who knows what will happen to them now that they are in Gods presenceperhaps they will die! 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). To the world, Jesus was simply the son of Joseph. Sometimes he says something beautiful, like earlier in Chapter 9 when he confesses that Jesus is the Christ. 19-20). 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 Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep (v. 32a). 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. All that is within Luke 9:31-33 is distinctive. This is my Son, my Chosen One. That chapter is all about the resurrection. The apostles sent forth. The way of God for Jesus cannot bypass the cross. This feature, which is also present in Matthews account (Matthew 17:2), is missing in Marks account, in which it is said only that Jesus was transfigured (Mark 9:2). Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. 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). Out of the group of 12 disciples, these three were ones Jesus focused even more on. 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. Simply he may have not wanted the experience to end. Click here to listen to this lesson. The committee interviewed several candidates, and each made a positive impression. 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. They went up onto the mountain to pray (v. 28c). Today we have two lectionary texts that apparently dont go together. See Mark 9:14-29 and Matthew 17:14-20 for parallels. 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. triumph oer the shades of night; On the other side of the bookshelf weve got Jesus going up on Mount Herman. Luke 9 is no exception. These convulsions demonstrate graphically the problem that the father has described. An action-man needs to act! he took Peter, and John, and James; the same that he admitted to be with him at the raising of Jairus's daughter, and in the garden afterwards: and went up into a mountain to pray; to his God and Father, that his disciples might have a visible display of his glory, as an emblem and pledge of that in which he shall hereafter appear: it was usual with Christ to go up into a mountain to pray; Matthew 14:23. It goes without saying they had no way to recognize them physically. Were not told why, although it was not unusual for Jesus to pull these 3 aside. Dont disregard him. Jesus glorified like the sun. Herod said, John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things? He sought to see him (vv. To be confronted by him. 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. 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). But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. 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). 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. Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 [37-43] In preparation for the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Year C, one has to make an obvious decision. They are actually real. Peter wanted to build three booths, but Jesus said no. WebBut Luke is careful to report them, because Luke's emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus. The voice from the cloud speaks only of Jesusnot of Moses or Elijahand does so only after Moses and Elijah depart. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. Behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah (v. 30). 39Behold, 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. Ancient leaders of Israel appearing before their very eyes. Then Jesus told the disciples what Peters answer implied. 41Jesus answered, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? But as Buechner says, there are moments of transfiguration in all our lives. Perhaps intimidating. Both Moses and Elijah had received revelation on mountains. It took a bit, apparently, before they even fully woke up (and then saw something so odd they must have wondered if they were not, in fact, still asleep and seeing a dream). His departure. All of that was to happen in and near Jerusalem. However, I think they must go together. Representing the Israel of old, they disappear, leaving Jesus alone (Fitzmyer, 795). Insights on preaching and sermon ideas, straight to your inbox. (18-27) The transfiguration. 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. Incarnation and Transfiguration are antiphonal. Jesus was glorified, changed from a mere mortal into a glorified, heavenly state. Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. Luke 9:2223 ESV The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And he said to all, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.. 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. Mark 9:2-8. Jesus was crucified on Mount Calvary and ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives. And we must be resurrected, for 1 Corinthians 15 tells us that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. And heres a warning: If any of us have not believed in Jesus Christ, we should tremble. 2 Now a centurion had a servant 1 who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. What is some significance for us today from these words here in Luke 9?? Peters hasty and ill-conceived words provoke a divine response, from God the Father Himself. At least 9 times that I could find in this Gospel. 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. Matthew says they were terrified when the Voice spoke to them (Matt 17:6). 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. The Bible has a more remarkable story of a metamorphosis. 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. This moment gave great assurance to all that the apostles spoke and lived for. Clearly, he was bathed in the light of Gods presence. 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). They will stand at a distance while Jesus was crucified (23:49). It happened about eight days after these sayings (v. 28a). The Exodus from Egypt led Gods people to the Promised Land. The Greek term translated as departure is exodus (exodus in English). When we are tempted to doubt if our prayers matter, we can read Lukes Gospel and see that Jesus had no such doubts. 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. This moment had a huge impact on his faith, strengthening his confidence that Jesus truly was the Christ sent from heaven. Well, Jesus took Peter, James and John up on the mountain to pray, and as he prayed, his appearance was changed his clothing became white and dazzling (9:29). Luke says they were afraid when the cloud came upon them (Luke 9:34). Metamorphosis is when an ugly, crawly creature like a caterpillar undergoes a complete transformation and comes out radically different. And because his emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus, and one of the greatest needs daystar in my heart appear., Visit, then, this soul of mine; Does your face glow with the light of Christ? One you try to capture with a camera. Its honestly hard to explain and understand. Jesus came to set people free from sin. First Reading. Spark Inspiration: It is possible to structure a sermon in such a way that it brings the hearer upon the scene, looking around at the various persons present. His glory shinedfor those with eyes to seejust as brightly when he talked to lonely prostitutes and outcast lepers, when he saved wayward tax collectors and offered forgiveness to people who had never heard a forgiving syllable their whole lives long up to that point. Certainly, their faith has waned more often than it has waxed. No restraint! 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. But the drama up there on that mountain seems to have been only partly intended to make an impression on the disciples. Luke 9:26 ESV For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. Whatever the potential outcome, they feel unworthy to stand in Gods presenceunprepared to meet their Makervulnerable. We looked earlier at Peters words in his second letter. The Jewish people expect Moses and Elijah to return to usher in the messianic era. 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. This moment on the mountain with Jesus, Moses and Elijah tells us that yes, there truly is life beyond the grave. As inner prayer, you pray a simple, repeated The event was a revelation of Christs glory and was witnessed by only three chosen apostles. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. When I was out in Odessa, we decided to call an associate pastor. 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). This event was not some simple stunt someone videos and posts on YouTube. Its not what I expected to hear the Father say! 34While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud. Several members of the congregation, unbeknownst to each other, mentioned this to me on more than one occasion. And was transfigured before them: and his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.3. 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). Sinai appearing before the glory of God. It happened about eight days after these sayings, Click here for more information. They must be metamorphosed. It lit up like a blazing light. This question, Who is this? is central to this Gospel in general and to chapter 9 in particular. To twenty-first century ears, the symptoms sound like epilepsy. (See on [1610]Mt 16:13). They said it was as if a ring of light encircled her face. WebBethsade : Marc 8:22-26 [19] inclut le rcit de la gurison de "l'aveugle de Bethsade" [20]. There is hardly anything else quite like it in the entire Bible. A beautiful, delicate butterfly. We are told that the appearance of Jesus was as bright as lightning. Now lightning is pretty bright. They went up onto the mountain to pray, and great things happened. Yet we are told that for a time during this epiphany of glory, the disciples were sleepy! Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!. They were all astonished at the majesty of God (v. 43). 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). With no human or earthly voices available to encourage Jesus, his Father steps in to provide new voices in the conversation. At this point in Lukes story, Jesus and the disciples are on the way into the abyss of Jesus passion. Finally, there is the cloud and the voice. 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. Psalm 99. Even now, its common for those who want to get in touch with the nearness of God to go to the mountains. Hymn Lists. WebWhat does Luke 9:28-36 mean? Maybe this reminds us, as we in this Year C Lectionary cycle are on the cusp of the Season of Lent, that we need to listen really closely to what Jesus says from the cross whenhaving given the last full measure of his own devotion to this broken worldhe cries out, It is accomplished!. So his need for prayer may not have been that much different than ours. 7-9). 21-27). From the looks of the text, it would not be an unwarranted leap to think these three did not tell even the other nine disciples what had taken place. The other gospels suggest that this took place six days later. 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. We can read about that in Luke 22 just hours before the Crucifixion. He says something that seems to make no sense: Let us set up tents for you, Moses and Elijah., Why did he say this? Hebrews 10:31 ESV It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 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. When a storm threatened their boat, Jesus asked, Where is your faith? (8:25). Lets make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said. and went up onto the mountain to pray (9:28). He is a royalty but He suffered a lot for our sins. 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. ; 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]. Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? All three of the Synoptics place the Transfiguration immediately after Jesus first passion pronouncement, emphasizing that the one who willbe killed, and on the third day be raised up (v. 22) is not a random victim of violence, but is the Son of God carrying out Gods plan (v. 35). It is interesting to note that although Luke tells us that Jesus garments shone as bright as a flash of lightning, we are not told that Jesus face shone, only that it changed. In the Greek this is literally that the EIDOS of his face changed, the image, the appearance, of his face was altered. Every second reading for Transfiguration from 2 Corinthians comes after the next. Delivered Weekly! This is not an issue of cowardice. 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?. Luke, the first-century physician, describes the problem as demon-possession. My wife and a few friends are reading a book trying to describe the grandness and majesty and transcendence of God. Perishable means it has an expiration date. The can of beans in our kitchen cabinet has an expiration date on it. Jesus has come to reveal God and redeem humanity. The glory was there. Master, it is good for us to be here. And the way that God has chosen to carry out his redemptive purpose is to send his Son, Jesus, to bear our sins upon himself at the cross. "Complete Commentary on Luke 9:36". It was a thanksgiving celebration. TRY SERMONWRITER! Now, in todays Gospel lesson, we have the most authoritative answer to the question, Who is this? God says, This is my beloved Son. Listen to him (v. 35). But, as one particular candidate came into the room, the whole ambiance of the room changed. And while this looks a little one-dimensional compared to the computer-generated graphics were so accustomed to, its meant to represent their holiness. Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; Indeed, by their very demeanor and words, they are actually tugging Jesus another direction! It is also referred to in 2 Peter 1:18. I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they couldnt (v. 40). 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. Scott Hoezee. Its real. But who can adequately translate those "strong cryings and tears?" 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). That Jesus perhaps needed this boost is testament to his true humanity. On one side of the bookshelf weve got Moses going up on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 [37-43] The transfiguration of Jesus follows immediately on the scene where Peter confesses Jesus to be the Christ, the Messiah (Luke 9:20). Though this story in Luke 9 is quite unusual, even strange, it is a story that builds hope in us. More and more thyself display, Jesus has told them that he will suffer and die (vv. Some commentators even say that the preacher needs to choose one or the other. 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). Now, lets think about that for just a moment. And there is more to it than simply an unforgettable moment. In the Bible, when a story takes us up to a Have you ever seen such radiance as this in the faces of people youve known over the years? 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2. This event was unprecedented. He was the second It happened, as they were parting from him, that Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. However, these words are directed to the disciples rather than Jesus (as at the baptism). His clothing became dazzling white. This scene challenges our comprehension, but something heavenly was happening here. Our bodies will be glorious. With a thirst to know God. For Moses died 1400 years earlier, and Elijah was taken into heaven 800 years earlier, and here they are now in front of Peter, James, and John alive and in glory. And finally, to what extent is the radiance of God visible in your life today? "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! 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. But other times he swings at the pitch, completely whiffs, and strikes out. Do you know one who is sorry for having listened? from doing this; but my feet. Let us proclaim our faith in Jesus. Moreover, the disciples of Jesus are to listen to him. But on a different note: its always been a mystery to me how the disciples recognized Moses and Elijah. The disciples were bewildered. 29 As he was praying, 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). If we do not know Jesus, we should turn to him. 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. A few years ago, I had an elder in my church whod disappear every two or three months. One example: Moses on Mt. God the Father and his Son and even the angels have a glory about them. Probably, he just wants to do something. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and These ancient leaders of Israel had been gone for centuries. Luke 9:28-36 Commentary. Each of the Synoptic Gospels contains an account of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9//Mark 9:2-10 //Luke 9:28-36). 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. Though sinless, Jesus experienced pressures and grief and sorrow. Luke 9:28-36 Transfiguration of the Lord You can tell when someone is really listening to you, writes Amanda Ripley in High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out.. As a journalist, Amanda listens to people for a living. 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