She lit up the room, and we all knew that this was the person we were looking for.. English versions of the Bible vary widely in how they translate that verse. shining to the perfect day.. This is more a theological than a geographical statement. 29As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling. Jesus exodon leads us into the kingdom of God. Or perhaps he was thinking about Gods coming kingdom as displayed in the Jewish Feast of the Tabernacles, or the Feast of Tents., But the text here and in Marks parallel account seems that even Peter didnt know. These ancient leaders of Israel had been gone for centuries. In you I am well pleased (3:22). The voice from the cloud says that we can always trust JesusListen to him!, We say, But Jesus is too idealistic to understand the bare-knuckles world in which I live! The voice says, Listen to him!, We say, Later, perhaps, but I have other things to do right now! The voice says, Listen to him!, We say, But I am not sure that I truly believe. The voice says, Listen to him!. they saw his glory and heard the voice of God. With no human or earthly voices available to encourage Jesus, his Father steps in to provide new voices in the conversation. Yet as Matt spoke of last week, he not only was 100% divine, he was 100% human with the frailties of humanity. pierce the gloom of sin and grief; Listen to him! (9:29, 34-35). At this point in Lukes story, Jesus and the disciples are on the way into the abyss of Jesus passion. His brilliance and majesty is so beyond us that we wont know what to do when confronted with him, and we will fall apart. 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2. WebLuke 9:28-36. To me, its one of the more remarkable biological events. Luke describes Peter as not knowing what he said (v. 33). Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. Some commentators even say that the preacher needs to choose one or the other. And while this looks a little one-dimensional compared to the computer-generated graphics were so accustomed to, its meant to represent their holiness. 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. Accounts of Moses as having gone to heaven are not in the Old Testament itself, but in Jewish tradition (Josephus, Ant, 4.326). 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 Terrifying. The booths recall the Feast of Booths, one of the three major festivals of the Jewish faith. saves me time (retirement is just as busy as full time ministry) saves me money..(how quickly our libraries are dated!). It happened about eight days after these sayings, Sermon Commentary for Sunday, February 7, 2016. They still exist. Im convinced every one of us would have responded similarly. I am come unto Mine own and Mine own receive Me not; I am become a stranger unto My brethren, an alien to My mother's children: Consider Mine enemies, for they are many, and they hate Me with cruel hatred. Copyright 2007, Philip McLarty. There was no reason, therefore, that He should Luke 9:28 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible As He sent His apostles out, He gave them power and authority. Go another way! The other gospels suggest that this took place six days later. This was a real and astonishing moment in history. 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. Moses and Elijah spoke of (Jesus) departure (Greek: exodon), which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem (v. 31). Jesus himself metamorphosed into some radically different. Metamorphosis is when an ugly, crawly creature like a caterpillar undergoes a complete transformation and comes out radically different. But he will rise. 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. Plus, weve got this little voice deep down inside of us that keeps telling us how important we are and how the world might fall apart if we werent here to keep it running smoothly. Physically and literally, his body and even his clothing were changed. They are represented in this episode (as) foils to Jesus. The apostles sent forth. 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. It goes without saying they had no way to recognize them physically. He is beyond us and greater than us in every way imaginable. Listen to him! (9:35). Master, it is good for us to be here. It also reveals a quality we tend to overlook, that those whove walked with God glow with the radiance of Gods presence. Jesus gave the twelve power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases (9:1). WebThe Transfiguration. Now they are standing right here in front of them. 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 The disciples will also have a problem with sleep at the Mount of Olives (22:45). The Great Prophet. The father has sought help from Jesus disciples (v. 40), and has surely availed himself of other potential remedies as well. But the drama up there on that mountain seems to have been only partly intended to make an impression on the disciples. You can turn there. A cloud covered the mountaintop, and from the cloud came a voice saying, This is my beloved Son. The Exodus from Egypt was the great salvation event of the OT, freeing Israel from bondage to the Egyptians. Marks Gospel says six days, and we are not sure why Luke changes it to eight. 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. 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. And I do not fault them at all. WebBethsade : Marc 8:22-26 [19] inclut le rcit de la gurison de "l'aveugle de Bethsade" [20]. Jesus is Gods beloved Son. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. Jesus has come to reveal God and redeem humanity. And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John his brother, and leadeth them to a high mountain apart; 2. We cant deal with it. They cannot encourage Jesus to stick with what they dont understand (and would resist if they did understand it). That means there truly is life after the grave. 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. And besides, how would you explain this? 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. WebLuke 9:28-36. The committee interviewed several candidates, and each made a positive impression. The family lineage depends on this child. His body was glorified. He was an eyewitness to the majesty and glory of Christ on that mountain. Jesus says to the 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. In the Transfiguration, the earthly Jesus shares for a moment the company of two great and worthy residents of heaven, Moses and Elijah. Yet in the Bible events like these sometimes play out rather differently than we think. Henry, Matthew. (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. Who knows what will happen to them now that they are in Gods presenceperhaps they will die! This was a moment they would never forget. Were not told why, although it was not unusual for Jesus to pull these 3 aside. Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep (v. 32a). One creature is nothing like the other. And heres a warning: If any of us have not believed in Jesus Christ, we should tremble. This is at the heart of our Christian faith. 28 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 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. David Oliver-Holder; Luke; Only stories or art can articulate what is beyond measure or experiment or explanation. Jesus spoke of returning with power and great glory (Luke 21:27). They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen. Childrens Sermons Now we learn that they have also failed to heal this boy (v. 40). An action-man needs to act! Here we have Jesus at the top of the mountain being transfigured, receiving the visits of Moses and Elijah and they are talking Continue It is a fearful, terrifying thing to meet God in judgment. Scripture says they were heavy with sleep butwere fully awake.(9:32) Another way of saying it is that they were in a stupor. WebCommentary, explanation and study verse by verse of Luke 9:28-36 by Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary. In this one, they are groggy but sufficiently awake to see what was happening. The three dwellings (9:33, NRSV; booths in RSV) recall those used at the Festival of Booths (or Tabernacles), an annual harvest festival. WebThe Pulpit Commentary - Luke 7:46. 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 promise us health, wealth, and happiness, but seldom live up to their promises and often lead people toward ruin. A week ago, I was reading in 1 Corinthians 15 in my daily morning reading. They are happy to see Jesus glorified. 9:29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Peter will deny Jesus (22:54-62). The Greek term translated as departure is exodus (exodus in English). People seek inner peace, and they try all kinds of things to achieve it anything that will promise much, but demand little. And finally, to what extent is the radiance of God visible in your life today? While he was praying, Jesus was transformed before the disciples eyes. It is not what you would expect. They are afraid. Sun of righteousness, arise, Look in your Bibles up at vs. 26 here in Luke 9. I am Yahweh your God (Leviticus 23:43). Luke clearly understands Jesus to be a new Moses. Its not easy to do. 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. You shall listen to him (Deuteronomy 18:15). With a thirst to know God. Clearly, he was bathed in the light of Gods presence. 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. A Sermon Based on Luke 9:28-36 March 4, 2019; Rev. 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. The moderator of the committee told me later, It was as if someone turned on the lights. This event was not some simple stunt someone videos and posts on YouTube. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. Jesus words echo Moses reproach of Israel, and provide one more link between Moses and Jesus (Deuteronomy 32:5see also Numbers 14:27; Isaiah 65:2). 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. My Name Is _____ stick-on name badges. Many prayers and much supplication. However, these words are directed to the disciples rather than Jesus (as at the baptism). It builds faith, that all weve been taught is absolutely true. In an excellent book called The Incomparable Christ, author Oswald Sanders said, The presence of Moses and Elijah would be to them the pledge of their own immortality. Peter will also link the Moses prophecy with Jesus in a sermon shortly after Pentecost (Acts 3:22). We lead busy lives. 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. God is transcendent. That Jesus did indeed go on to suffer and die is testament to his true divinity. Ive seen the Lord! 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. But then we all often miss seeing this in each other as often as not. We need to listen to him. As persons who have been privy to the company and mind of God, they are able to provide Jesus with divine revelation. Jesus reproach says that the disciples failure is due to their own faithlessness and perversityimplying lack of faith. Transfiguration of Jesus in Luke 9:28-36 The Trinity can be a difficult concept for anyone to grasp, but it is especially tough for youngsters who tend to be quite literal-minded. His disciples, Peter, James and John, were privileged to see Christs glory on the Mount of Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child (v. 38). The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen. Or Isaiah the prophet who, in Isaiah 6, had this heavenly vision of God in full display of his glory and majesty. At least 9 times that I could find in this Gospel. Alarming. It is also referred to in 2 Peter 1:18. Fill me, radiancy divine; 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. 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). The story of Elijahs going to heaven is told at 2 Kings 2:11-12. Do you know one who is sorry for having listened? 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. 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. Moses came to set the people of Israel free from slavery in Egypt. First, how in the world did the disciples come close to sleeping through this thing? Luke 9:28-36. Luke wrote this Gospel with this purpose in mind. scatter all my unbelief; "Complete Commentary on Luke 9:36". On one side of the bookshelf weve got Moses going up on Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. Both Moses and Elijah had received revelation on mountains. Jesus was crucified on Mount Calvary and ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives. As such, it brings to an end the first major portion of the church year. That scene ends with Jesus teaching on the coming glory of Gods kingdom to be experienced by the disciples (9:26-27). 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). 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?. that he took with him Peter, John, and James, Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; Luke 9:28-36. and those who turn many to righteousness The father is desperate, but has not given up. 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, Then He called His twelve disciples together You shall listen to him (Deuteronomy 18:15). The disciples have survived their encounter with God! 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. He places great hope in Jesus. They are amazed at what they see. First Reading Commentary on Exodus 34:29-35 Moses countenance glows and went up onto the mountain to pray (9:28). It is as if they have been presented, suddenly and without warning, with their final Examtheir Really Final Exam. 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. 35A voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son. The disciples will neither listen well nor carry out their tasks faithfullyuntil after the resurrection. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. Luke 9:28-36 - Center for Excellence in Preaching Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! Peter is an action-man! It He was the second Like the shepherds in Luke 2 when the angel announced a Savior was born. (See on [1610]Mt 16:13). 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