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. My Name Is _____ stick-on name badges. 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. WebThe Transfiguration. Hebrews 10:31 ESV It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 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). 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. The rest of the event seems to have taken place for Jesus edification. They went up onto the mountain to pray (v. 28c). To be confronted by him. While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently (v. 42a). They still exist. They are left with Jesus and silence. First Reading Commentary on Exodus 34:29-35 Moses countenance glows This has been a mountaintop experience but not the kind about which persons write glowingly of sunrises, soft breezes, warm friends, music, and quiet time. His brilliance and majesty is so beyond us that we wont know what to do when confronted with him, and we will fall apart. An event like this has only a few parallels. Is there any trustworthy voice amidst the cacophony? 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. 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. It happened about eight days after these sayings (v. 28a). See Gill on Matthew 17:1. 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). But he will rise. It is a fearful, terrifying thing to meet God in judgment. 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. When he returns down the mountain, his face literally shined for a time since he had been in Gods presence. Listen to him! (9:29, 34-35). Now, heres Jesus on Mount Herman. They were dumbfounded, speechless, awe struck. Scripture says they were heavy with sleep butwere fully awake.(9:32) Another way of saying it is that they were in a stupor. Peter might be taking his idea for the three booths from the Feast of Tabernacles. Mountaintop experiences are important, but theyre not meant to last forever. 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. But on a different note: its always been a mystery to me how the disciples recognized Moses and Elijah. This is such an unusual moment. WebCommentary for Luke 9 . shining to the perfect day.. Frederick Buechner once mused that maybe the oddness of the Transfiguration is not so odd after all. Its weighing heavily on his mind. From some frightening experience, we said or did something and we later wondered, Why did I do that?. Dayspring from on high, be near; The story of Elijahs going to heaven is told at 2 Kings 2:11-12. We lead busy lives. Christ, the true, the only light, In the preceding section, Jesus was with the larger group of disciples. This moment gave great assurance to all that the apostles spoke and lived for. When Peter came to his senses and realized the significance of the moment, he said. What is some significance for us today from these words here in Luke 9?? That word, TRANSFIGURED, is obviously why we call this the Transfiguration. However it all happened, Luke alone tells us that these two showed up to encourage Jesus, to remind him that they, too, along with all the hosts of heaven were gearing up for the fulfillment of everything God had been aiming to accomplish ever since sin and evil showed up in this creation to sully Gods good intentions. 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. Luke clearly understands Jesus to be a new Moses. Metamorphosis is when an ugly, crawly creature like a caterpillar undergoes a complete transformation and comes out radically different. Peter, James, and Johnpartners before in secular business; now sole witnesses of the resurrection of Jairus' daughter (Mr 5:37), the transfiguration, and the agony in the garden (Mr 14:33). 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. You shall listen to him (Deuteronomy 18:15). They were all astonished at the majesty of God (v. 43). These recognized giants of the faith come to point Jesus in the direction he needs to go and to encourage him that down that path lies the salvation of the world. The father has sought help from Jesus disciples (v. 40), and has surely availed himself of other potential remedies as well. Yes, the disciples themselves will suffer as they follow Jesus and proclaim him to the world. Mark 14:33 and Matt 26:37 tell us that they will also be present at Gethsemane. Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; 38Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. When you get a moment, take a close look in the mirror. 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). Exodus 34:29-35. You can turn there. It would be too much for us. Have you ever seen such radiance as this in the faces of people youve known over the years? Jesus gave the twelve power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases (9:1). Teri McDowell Otts lectionary reflections are sent to the Outlooks email list every Monday. We see that yet today. The apostles are sent to preach and heal. Yet we are told that for a time during this epiphany of glory, the disciples were sleepy! This is my beloved Son. 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!. We need to listen to him. 7-9. They are afraid. Perhaps because Israel is the people of the Law and the Prophets, and Moses was the great lawgiver, and Elijah the great prophet. Lets make three tents: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said (v. 33). TRY SERMONWRITER! And he endured human suffering just like we did. We heard the story of Moses up on Mount Sinai. This is the only Gospel to tell us what Moses and Elijah discuss with Jesus. When the voice came, Jesus was found alone (v. 36a). And for the worshiping congregation, Lent begins on the following Wednesday. Its not easy to do. I have been retired for 3 years but still preach nearly every week. They dont tell anyone what they have seen, and that is all right. Talk to someone you trust about this. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. Prayer is a They were to do this that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt. He is glorious in power and light and majesty and holiness. Throughout this chapter, the question has been, Who is this? Now God provides the answer. 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. Yes, Jesus is going to suffer and die. II. Prayer is a transfiguring, transforming duty, which makes the face to shine. The moment is over! 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. And, lo, there appeared to them [473] Moses and Elijah talking with him.4. For most preachers, the decision is easy. 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. 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). 1. Or they respond to Jesus talk about sacrifice and humility by incarnating its opposite in a wrangling over and jockeying for power and privilege in Jesus coming kingdom (see Luke 9:46-50). We cant deal with it. The Transfiguration of Our Lord is a day that gives those at worship a glimpse of the coming future glory of Christ on Easter. 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. A resource for the whole church from Luther Seminary. Mark says they were afraid when Jesus was first glorified (Mark 9:6). They are represented in this episode (as) foils to Jesus. 41Jesus answered, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Really carefully. In that instance, they will actually fall asleep. At least 9 times that I could find in this Gospel. The Incarnation of Our Lord and the Transfiguration of Our Lord stand as book-ends or brackets at the beginning and end of the Christmas and Epiphany seasons. (Nashville: Abingdon, 1995), Evans, Craig A., New International Biblical Commentary: Luke (Peabody, MA, Hendrickson Publishers, Inc., 1990), Farris, Stephen, in Van Harn, Roger (ed. Simply he may have not wanted the experience to end. 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. Its the kind of thing a loving Father does for his beloved Son. His disciples, Peter, James and John, were privileged to see Christs glory on the Mount of Transfiguration (9:28-36). 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. (and) a cloud came and overshadowed them 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. Bring your son here (v. 41). The other gospels suggest that this took place six days later. Scared out of their minds. 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 is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exo. If they were not there to encourage Jesus in the direction he had to go, I cannot think of what else they would have had to say about that departure. 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. 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. To the few, Jesus was the Son of God. Each of the Synoptic Gospels contains an account of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9//Mark 9:2-10 //Luke 9:28-36). WebLuke 9:28-36 Resume Prayer Some thoughts on today's scripture Jesus, like some of the key people in his Jewish faith, experiences a profound moment of encounter with God. 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?. The three dwellings (9:33, NRSV; booths in RSV) recall those used at the Festival of Booths (or Tabernacles), an annual harvest festival. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. The committee interviewed several candidates, and each made a positive impression. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!. Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!. In the Bible, when a story takes us up to a There is a sermon in these few words. In the Transfiguration, the earthly Jesus shares for a moment the company of two great and worthy residents of heaven, Moses and Elijah. Herod said, John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things? He sought to see him (vv. 40I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they couldnt.. 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). First, there are the disciplesPeter, James, and John. He says something that seems to make no sense: Let us set up tents for you, Moses and Elijah., Why did he say this? I love Peter. Its honestly hard to explain and understand. WebLuke 9:28-36: Transfiguration. Today we have two lectionary texts that apparently dont go together. 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. Luke, the first-century physician, describes the problem as demon-possession. (In more cheeky moments Ive wondered about these two men sporting Hello! Perhaps he is also tying it to the Feast of Tabernacles, where the Israelites present offerings for seven days and then have a holy convocation on the eighth day (Leviticus 23:36). Like my elder years ago, wed likely come back refreshed and renewed and revived in the Spirit. 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. one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah (Luke 9:33). Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child (v. 38). Moses face shone so brightly that he found it necessary to wear a veil to shield people from the glare (Exodus 34:29-35). All of this provides important background, for Luke himself says that the transfiguration took place after these sayings., Some of the major features of Lukes account, over against Marks, are the following. Jesus exodon (death/resurrection) is the great salvation event of the NT, freeing believers from bondage to sin and death. On this mountain the subject (has been) death (Craddock, Interpretation, 135). 18-20). Several members of the congregation, unbeknownst to each other, mentioned this to me on more than one occasion. The fireworks have ended. We dont die and then simply vanish. The tradition that this mountain was Tabor is generally abandoned, and Mount Hermon is commonly supposed to have been the scene of the transfiguration. Our Associate Pastor Nominating Committee went to Dallas for a Face to Face conference, where churches looking for ministers and ministers looking for churches get a chance to meet each other. 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. Jesus understands our suffering because he suffered greatly in his days on the earth. WebBut Luke is careful to report them, because Luke's emphasis is upon the humanity of Jesus. 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). On the other side of the bookshelf weve got Jesus going up on Mount Herman. Luke 9:28-36 - Center for Excellence in Preaching Not for nothing are they called Mountaintop Experiences! 35A voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son. For this section, compare Matt. 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. Luke 9:28-36 Commentary. The voice from the clouds echoes the voice from heaven at Jesus baptismYou are my beloved Son. 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. Fill me, radiancy divine; Perhaps intimidating. To me, it matches the magnitude of the stories of Christs birth (which weve looked at in the past couple of weeks) and the resurrection. Then Jesus told the disciples what Peters answer implied. It has two features that are of interest for Lukes rendition. Maybe the sleepiness of the disciples is emblematic for how often they had missed the glory of Jesus when it shined right in front of them day in and day out throughout Jesus ministry. (and) a voice came out of the cloud, saying, Later, however, they succeeded in healing everywhere (9:6). 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. But other times he swings at the pitch, completely whiffs, and strikes out. The first is that Luke alone provides the content of the conversation between Jesus, Moses, and Elijah (on which comment is made below). They expect him to conquernot to die. Sun of righteousness, arise, Your ministry keeps me up to date. On one side of the bookshelf Jesus came to set people free from sin. Let us proclaim our faith in Jesus. Now he selects an inner circle of disciples to go with him, thus signaling the importance of the journey up the mountain. Moses came to set the people of Israel free from slavery in Egypt. That means there truly is life after the grave. WebMatthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 In this chapter we have, I. To the world, Jesus was simply the son of Joseph. 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. When we see God in all his glory, we will be shaken to the core. And his resurrected guarantees our resurrection. Do you know one who is sorry for having listened? She lit up the room, and we all knew that this was the person we were looking for.. But then I read some of the biblical accounts when angels would appear in glory to Gods people, and those people were typically terrified. Or as Buechner put it, Even with us something like this happens once in a while. He saw and heard ancient leaders of Israel Moses and Elijah. The disciples kept The way of God for Jesus cannot bypass the cross. An action-man needs to act! In you I am well pleased (3:22). Well, Peter as usual is the first one to speak up. In the Bible, mountains are synonymous with the majesty and dominion of God. But the disciples seem lost in a fog of cluelessness. Some commentators even say that the preacher needs to choose one or the other. "Hermon, which is indeed the centre of all the Promised Land, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt; the mount of fruitfulness, from which the springs of Jordan descended to the valleys of Israel. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen. Being exposed to the glory of God is an awesome and even terrifying experience. The Gospel accounts call it, The Transfiguration. Our Bible passage this morning is in Luke 9. 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). It builds faith, that all weve been taught is absolutely true. 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