TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD- FEAST, 6 AUGUST
Gospel: Luke 9:28-36: As Jesus prayed, the aspect of his face
was changed.
The Transfiguration: A Glimpse of Heaven’s Glory, Mk 9:2-13
The purpose of the transfiguration was to reveal heaven’s glory
would strengthen Jesus to bear the cross and strengthen the disciples in their
belief that Jesus was God’s Messiah (Mk 9:2-13; Mt 17:1-13; Lk 9:28-36). A
close study of the transfiguration will strengthen the faith of any believer in
his Lord. A Strengthened faith will enable the believer to bear the cross of
his own call.
1. Jesus took three
disciples all alone up a high mountain (v.2)
2. The transfiguration
strengthened Jesus (2-4)
a.
His transfiguration: his clothing began to shine
b.
His companions: talked with Jesus
i.
The Great Prophet
ii.
The Great of Lawgiver
3. The transfiguration
strengthened the disciples (5-7)
a.
Helped their shattered faith
b.
Gave them a taste of glory
c.
Struck them with awesome fear
d.
Made them witnesses of God’s approval
4. The transfiguration
gave a unique opportunity to discuss God’s Messiahship (8-13)
a.
Jesus charged the disciples to tell no man about the experience
until after his resurrection
b.
The disciples discussed the resurrection: Why must Elijah come
first?
c.
Jesus corrected the disciples
i.
Elijah was to come first
ii.
Scriptures also said that Messiah was to die
iii.
Elijah had already come: He was John the Baptist
Thought:
The believer must often get alone with Christ in order to have his strength
renewed. Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the Son of God. Belief in Him is
absolutely essential (1Jn 5:1).
1. Faith
in Christ is a source of strength in our Christian life.
2. Faith
in Christ is the light of our life.
3. Faith
in Christ brings joy to our life.
We
receive strength from God during the time of suffering, temptations,
persecution and rejection when we pray daily like Jesus prayed on the mountain.
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