In religious art, saints are often depicted with a circle behind their faces sort of like a disk or pie plate. For now, let it suffice that something heavenly is happening. 29As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling. There was a young woman in our church several years ago who, whenever she got up to speak or sing, had a certain aura about her. On one side of the bookshelf weve got Moses going up on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. It is absolutely overwhelming to us mere mortals on earth. The glorified Christ in Luke 9 is a taste of the glorified Christ after the resurrection. What is this departure and events in Jerusalem? 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. We listen to so many voices today, all of which seem wise and attractivepundits, columnists, commentators, political analysts, religious gurus, celebrities, tempters, seducers. Our confidence in Christ is strengthened by this testimony. There are many speculations why these two men appeared. The Greek term translated as departure is exodus (exodus in English). See Gill on Matthew 17:1. (1-2) Jesus calls them and sends them forth. "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! They are not really tracking all of what Jesus is saying, and so when Jesus speaks openly about his impending death, the disciples sometimes say nothing at all (note what happens after Luke 9:27: we fast-forward 8 whole days with no reported reactions whatsoever of the disciples to what Jesus had said). (1-9) The multitude miraculously fed. Second, Moses and Elijah are present. Moses and Elijah appeared in glory (v. 31). If that is our view, we are badly, badly mistaken. Scott Hoezee. Scripture assures us that we were all created in the image of God, but as we hustle past people in the malls, as we jostle next to them on the train, as we get annoyed with them when they crowd us in our airplane seat, we miss it. And because his emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus, and one of the greatest needs There the new exodus takes place, the new event of redemption for all the world. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. Jesus exodon (death/resurrection) is the great salvation event of the NT, freeing believers from bondage to sin and death. 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. Clearly, he was bathed in the light of Gods presence. And it matters. Psalm 99. This is my Son, my Chosen One. Jesus himself metamorphosed into some radically different. Though sinless, Jesus experienced pressures and grief and sorrow. LUKE 9:28-31. 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. Amen. The prophet Elijah challenged the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18). 9:29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Talk to someone you trust about this. A cool one. Thirty years later, Peter wrote with words of awe about this day on the mountain. What we are about to read is an unusual story. My Name Is _____ stick-on name badges. that he took with him Peter, John, and James, Then Jesus told the disciples what Peters answer implied. We have here the narrative of Christ's transfiguration, which was designed for a specimen of that glory of his in which he will come to judge the world, of which he had lately been speaking, and, consequently, an encouragement to his disciples to suffer for him, and never to be 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. But on a different note: its always been a mystery to me how the disciples recognized Moses and Elijah. Lazarus is described as having fallen asleep. ), which the WEB has updated. We dont die and then simply vanish. Luke 9:28-36 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary. a Glimpse of Glory Luke 9:28-36 From some aspects this was the highest point in our Savior's earthly career. 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. In the Gospels, he is bold and outspoken. 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. Even now, its common for those who want to get in touch with the nearness of God to go to the mountains. So whats up with that? We lead busy lives. He was the second Adam and had not sinned. The glory of Moses and Elijah is not intended to compete with the glory of Jesus, which is described in much more dazzling terms, but only confirms their status as heavenly beings. Luke says that this epiphany on the mountaintop took place eight days after Peters famous confession of Jesus as the Christ. Perhaps intimidating. 36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. Probably, he just wants to do something. 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 family lineage depends on this child. WebLuke 9 The Feeding of the Five Thousand A. Cry out for mercy. At this Transfiguration, God confirms that the new Moses-like prophet is Jesus, saying, This is my beloved Son. 43They were all astonished at the majesty of God. This cloud came over them and they heard a voice, God himself, speaking to them. 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. Then He called His twelve disciples together Luke wrote this Gospel with this purpose in mind. 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? An inexplicable kind of splendor and majesty and power and light. Out of the group of 12 disciples, these three were ones Jesus focused even more on. 1. My wife and a few friends are reading a book trying to describe the grandness and majesty and transcendence of God. 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. If we do not know Jesus, we should turn to him. This is such an unusual moment. We are so familiar with Lincoln that we recognize even his silhouetted profile in an instant. And likewise, we can have greater assurance that the words of the NT are from firsthand eyewitnesses. Lets make three tents: triumph oer the shades of night; Commentary on Exodus 34:29-35. SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. How many broken hearts and broken lives could be avoided if we would just listen to him! Jesus has told them that he will suffer and die (vv. 41Jesus answered, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? 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. We can go home today and live for Jesus and work for him because its all true. That is a natural reaction. Today we have two lectionary texts that apparently dont go together. The disciples have survived their encounter with God! Your ministry keeps me up to date. For all of us, let us seek to know the glory of God that we might experience the wonder and awe and fear of knowing him. (In more cheeky moments Ive wondered about these two men sporting Hello! 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.. But theres more to it than this. In any case, its clear from the Gospel accounts by Matthew, Mark, and Luke that the disciples were terrified at what was happening. The disciples kept The other gospels suggest that this took place six days later. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. They cannot encourage Jesus to stick with what they dont understand (and would resist if they did understand it). 1. 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. 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. His departure. All of that was to happen in and near Jerusalem. A bolt of lightning is one of the most powerful forces on planet earth, discharging 1,000,000,000,000,000 watts of electricity (thats 1 trillion if you dont want to count up all the zeroes) at a temperature of 20,000 degrees centigrade (which is considerably hotter than even the surface of the sun). 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). Perhaps he wants to honor Moses, Elijah and Jesusto offer them a bit of hospitality. To me it defies explanation. WebCommentary, explanation and study verse by verse of Luke 9:28-36 by Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary. The crowd, having just seen the childs convulsions, cannot help but be impressed with the miracle of this healing. They will stand at a distance while Jesus was crucified (23:49). 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. The first step to such a prayer is stillness and silence, or what should have been Peters response on the mountain. A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. In the Incarnation, the divine partakes of the human condition. As a young believer, I would think, Well, Jesus was the Son of God. This mountain is not named, but its name is not important. 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. His brilliance and majesty is so beyond us that we wont know what to do when confronted with him, and we will fall apart. Let me offer a few thoughts. Ancient leaders of Israel appearing before their very eyes. You and I in these bodies.we have an expiration date. That date is not stamped on us like on the can of beans, but its there. That Jesus did indeed go on to suffer and die is testament to his true divinity. When Peter came to his senses and realized the significance of the moment, he said. Jesus was glorified, changed from a mere mortal into a glorified, heavenly state. Well, Peter as usual is the first one to speak up. Luke 9 is no exception. II. 2 Peter 1:1618 ESV For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. Childrens Sermons Physically and literally, his body and even his clothing were changed. Frederick Buechner once mused that maybe the oddness of the Transfiguration is not so odd after all. Luke 9:28-36 These events in Luke 9 take place about six months before the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 19-20). Hebrews 5:7 ESV In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Hymn Lists. Now, in todays Gospel lesson, we have the most authoritative answer to the question, Who is this? God says, This is my beloved Son. when, however, they had thoroughly awakened, 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, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. To be amazed, even to tremble. Ive read this many times and wondered, Why did this happen? What was the purpose? 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). 13:43), And in his Letter to the Ephesians, Paul writes, Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. (Eph. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Bring your son here (v. 41). An event like this has only a few parallels. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. Stephen is stoned, lies down and falls asleep. All that Peter taught and wrote about for more than 3 decades was founded upon eyewitness experiences he and the other apostles had. The story begins. The glorification? Sobering. We can read about that in Luke 22 just hours before the Crucifixion. The booths recall the Feast of Booths, one of the three major festivals of the Jewish faith. 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). But the disciples seem lost in a fog of cluelessness. Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration: The Coming Glory Metamorphosis. Incarnation and Transfiguration are antiphonal. However, these words are directed to the disciples rather than Jesus (as at the baptism). Several times over the years, Ive prayed that I could see an angel. They are afraid. 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. To glimpse his majesty and power. Jesus is Gods beloved Son. God is transcendent. 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. 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. 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, 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. Check out these helpful resources Luke says they were afraid when the cloud came upon them (Luke 9:34). Really carefully. "Complete Commentary on Luke 9:36". Perhaps because Israel is the people of the Law and the Prophets, and Moses was the great lawgiver, and Elijah the great prophet. Metamorphosis is when an ugly, crawly creature like a caterpillar undergoes a complete transformation and comes out radically different. The Exodus from Egypt was the great salvation event of the OT, freeing Israel from bondage to the Egyptians. Peters hasty and ill-conceived words provoke a divine response, from God the Father Himself. And youre hoping youre still alive. Only 3 disciples went with him. Lukes disclosure concerning the conversation is highly significant for his account. The story takes place about eight days after the Confession of Peter (9:18-20), Jesus first passion prediction (9:21-22), and his admonitions about following him (9:23-27). And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John his brother, and leadeth them to a high mountain apart; 2. What he has said about himself and what is to happen is Gods will. (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. 18-20)and that they will also suffer and die (vv. If you look at all three Gospels: So essentially they were understandably terrified in the entire experience. 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). 2. We should read the Scriptures and be in prayer with a hungry sense of wonder. No sooner than he got down off the mountain, Jesus was met by a woman with a sick child, who begged for his mercy and healing kindness. Here we have Jesus at the top of the mountain being transfigured, receiving the visits of Moses and Elijah and they are talking Continue This is the only Gospel to tell us what Moses and Elijah discuss with Jesus. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Is there any trustworthy voice amidst the cacophony? WebCommentary on the Texts Luke 9:28-36. 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). Luke helps us to know that proclaiming the good The Exodus from Egypt led Gods people to the Promised Land. Jesus understands our suffering because he suffered greatly in his days on the earth. To have Jesus entire body and clothing lit up like the sun, and to see two ancient biblical heroes appearing out of the past.well, whats the only response but amazement and fear? Its the kind of thing a loving Father does for his beloved Son. The exodon about which Moses and Elijah are speaking here is Jesus death, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem (v. 31). This is not an issue of cowardice. The rest of the event seems to have taken place for Jesus edification. And was transfigured before them: and his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.3. 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). Jesus had recently spoken of his coming glory to the disciples. 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. Dont disregard him. 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. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and On the other side of the bookshelf weve got Jesus going up on Mount Herman. The demon makes a desperate last attempt to control the boy. What is it thats so apparent about those whove been in the presence of God? 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. Luke places Johns name ahead of James here and in the story of Jairus daughter, perhaps because Peter and John will be so closely linked later in Lukes writings (22:8; Acts 3:1-10; 4:1-22; 8:14-25) (Culpepper, 205). Have you ever seen such radiance as this in the faces of people youve known over the years? 2 Now a centurion had a servant 1 who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. 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. An analogy might be coming into contact with a live high-voltage electrical line. In a few minutes, well talk more about WHY this all happened. Listen to him! (9:35). Often when someone dies they are said to have fallen asleep. (See on [1610]Mt 16:13). Listen to him! There is a sermon in these words. shining to the perfect day.. Biblical writers, attempting to describe Gods glory using human words, portrayed it as like devouring fire (Exodus 24:17). 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. Luke 9 is no exception. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. When a storm threatened their boat, Jesus asked, Where is your faith? (8:25). Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijahnot knowing what he said. saves me time (retirement is just as busy as full time ministry) saves me money..(how quickly our libraries are dated!). 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. Yes, the disciples themselves will suffer as they follow Jesus and proclaim him to the world. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exo. Having both of them appear on the Mount of Transfiguration seems to be a neat way of coalescing the whole Old Testament into Jesus ministry. Look in your Bibles up at vs. 26 here in Luke 9. When the voice came, Jesus was found alone (v. 36a). (and) a voice came out of the cloud, saying, 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. But when we are resurrected, we will be imperishable we will never again have an expiration date! It would be too much for us. The moderator of the committee told me later, It was as if someone turned on the lights. Since this part of my sermon commentary is about Questions, Ill just ask a few of the ones that come to my mind in this startlingly odd passage. And it speaks to us what Christ did a few months later in his death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven. What do we do with this? 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. It is also referred to in 2 Peter 1:18. WebBut Luke is careful to report them, because Luke's emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus. 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. 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). In the Protestant lectionary, Transfiguration Sunday stands at the juncture between Epiphany and Lent, and as such, offers a glimpse forward to the Easter Season and the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ. Herod said, John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things? He sought to see him (vv. WebLuke 9:28-36: Transfiguration. No restraint! 3. These ancient leaders of Israel had been gone for centuries. Mark 9:2-8. Luke says, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem. (9:51). 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. Luke, the first-century physician, describes the problem as demon-possession. 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). It commemorates Gods protection during the wilderness wanderings (Leviticus 23:39-43). 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. First Reading Commentary on Exodus 34:29-35 Moses countenance glows There is a sermon in these few words. God the Father and his Son and even the angels have a glory about them. They told no one of this astonishing moment. The Third Readings: The Gospels (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2001), Fitzmyer, Joseph A., S.J., The Anchor Bible: The Gospel According to Luke I-IX (New York: Doubleday, 1970), Gilmour, S. MacLean & Knox, John, The Interpreters Bible, Volume 8. Its not what I expected to hear the Father say! It was a thanksgiving celebration. Peter is an action-man! Yet as Matt spoke of last week, he not only was 100% divine, he was 100% human with the frailties of humanity. ), The Lectionary Commentary: Theological Exegesis for Sundays Text. WebLuke 9:28-36. (18-27) The transfiguration. Delivered Weekly! May we meditate on the reality of this passage. He is beyond us and greater than us in every way imaginable. Does the radiance of God sparkle in your eyes? WebLuke 9:1-50 contain sundry particulars which together form the closing scenes of the Galilean ministry: the mission of the Twelve, the feeding of the thousands, the conversation on the Christ and the Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary. He was an eyewitness to the majesty and glory of Christ on that mountain. 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). 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. God the Fathers words point us back to an OT prophecy of the coming Messiah. As Jesus prepares to make his final trek toward Jerusalem (see Luke 9:51), he is talking increasingly about suffering, betrayal, and death. One you try to capture with a camera. 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. Luke tells us that Peter did not know what he was saying, something which is quite evident. They confirm that this is the will of God for him. My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment . ; Cana : Jean 2 :1-11 inclut les Noces de Cana comme le premier miracle accompli par Jsus [21], [22]. Luke describes Peter as not knowing what he said (v. 33). Christ has transformed more lives than we can count. Click here for more information. Christ shares Gods glory. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen. The Greek word that Matthew and Mark use is basically our word, metamorphosis. It means to be transformed. They expect him to conquernot to die. This observance, known as the Feast of Tabernacles or the Feast of Booths, started as a harvest festival, but evolved into a reminder of their wanderings in the wildernessand their escape from slavery in Egyptand Gods continuing faithfulness to them. Our bodies will be glorious. to prayfor the period He had now reached was a critical and anxious one. This future glory of Christ when he comes again to earth soon is displayed for a short time on this mountaintop experience. 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. Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Whatever the potential outcome, they feel unworthy to stand in Gods presenceunprepared to meet their Makervulnerable. 17:19; Mark 9:210. Jesus has come to reveal God and redeem humanity. David Oliver-Holder; Luke; Only stories or art can articulate what is beyond measure or experiment or explanation. While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently (v. 42a). Mark says they were afraid when Jesus was first glorified (Mark 9:6). This question, Who is this? is central to this Gospel in general and to chapter 9 in particular. We looked earlier at Peters words in his second letter. 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