Exodus 24:12-18; 2Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
Introduction
The transfiguration is the radiant transformation of Jesus in glory on a mountain [Mount Tabor] in the presence of Peter, James, and John. This is recorded in the Synoptic Gospels (Matt. 17:1-9; Mark 9:2-10; Luke 9:28-36) and also found in 2 Peter 1:16-21 as eyewitness bringing out factual but not "cleverly devised myths". It is in confirmation of Jesus as the second person in the Trinity.
Exegesis and Applications
The Transfiguration of the Lord is chronologically connected to the question Jesus posed at Caesarea Philippi; "Who do people say I am? … Who do you say I am?" (Matt. 16:13-28; Mark 8:27-38; Luke 9:18-27). This is about the identity of Christ Jesus. By extension, the baptism experience identified Jesus as, "This is my Son, whom I love" (Mark 9:7). With the transfiguration, the message of Jesus' identity goes to the three inner disciples as "Listen to Him".
To date, many people still wander around in religions to find whom to listen to. God has made this simple for us, “This is my beloved Son [Jesus Christ of Nazareth], with whom I Am well pleased; listen to Him.” Matthew 17:5 (ESV)
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The transfiguration of the Lord Jesus comes from within unlike that of Moses' experience on Mt. Sinai (Exo. 24:15-18; 34:29). Jesus is transfigured and His garment becomes radiant which confirms John's testimony, "...and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14 (ESV) At the transformation, the pre-incarnate Son of man broke out of His human limitation for us to see.
Christ is the glorification we have built our hopes on. Christ in you is the hope of this glory (Col. 1:27). The transfiguration projects the Christian to the future glory experience.
The transfiguration is also interpreted by Peter in 2 Pet. 1:16 to indicate a glimpse of the future glory of Jesus at His second coming (Matt. 24:30). It is also about His resurrection (Luke 24:26; Heb. 2:9; 1 Pet. 1:21). Jesus told the disciples, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.” Matthew 17:9 (ESV). The transfiguration projected the death and resurrection of the Saviour. Today, Christ lives therefore, I shall also live even in death.
Christ will surely come again my dear. The earth will soon see the judgment of God, buckle up in expectation now or never.
The presence of Moses (law) and Elijah (Prophets) also speaks of Jesus' fulfillment of the Old Testament Scripture which is the law and the prophets. According to Luke 9:31, they spoke to Jesus "about His departure which was about to accomplish at Jerusalem."
Moses in His glorified body indicates that all those who have died in the Lord will be glorified as they enter the Kingdom of God.
Elijah who never died represents the Christians who would be alive at His coming and will also be glorified in God's Kingdom.
Conclusion
Are you ready for the glory of God: now and hereafter?
If in doubt, please invite Jesus into your life now, for the transfiguration of the Lord brings to us undoubting facts about Christ Jesus as our Lord and Saviour for God's glorious Kingdom. Amen!
Shalom aleichem...
God bless You with more wisdom and knowledge
ReplyDeleteAmen! and Bless you too my dear.
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