The Transfiguration
Matthew 16:28 says: "Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who shall not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom."..... (there were no chapter breaks in the original text, but one writing)...it continues in
Matthew 17:1 .. And six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and brought them up to a high mountain by themselves.
And He was transfigured before them.
These 3 saw Him in His glory, the glory He would have in His resurrected form in His kingdom to come.
1. What was the Lord's appearance like in His transfigured form? vs. 2 -
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2. Who appeared to them and talked with Jesus? vs. 3 -
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3. What did Peter want to do for all 3 of them? vs. 4 -
4. While Peter spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them and a voice was heard! What did the voice say? vs. 5 -
5. How did the disciples react to this? vs. 6 -
Jesus touched them and told them not to be afraid. When they lifted their eyes, they no longer saw Moses and Elijah, but Jesus alone.
God the Father is telling these 3 close disciples of Jesus that it is no longer Moses (who represented the Old Covenant of Law) or Elijah (who represented the prophets of old) who they are to adhere to, but they are to listen to Jesus, His Beloved Son.
Soon they would find out that He would bring in the New Covenant of His blood and the New Covenant would be that Jesus did not abolish the law and prophets but He would fulfill everything the prophets proclaimed and the law required. Jesus was the new and living way to worship God.
As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus told them not to tell anyone the vision until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
A disciple asked Jesus "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"
6. What did Jesus answer him? vs. 11-12
Who did the disciples realize that Jesus was referring to? vs. 13 -
The Demoniac
When they came to the multitude, a man came to Jesus asking that He heal his son who was a lunatic. He often fell into the fire and into the water. He had already taken him to the Lord's disciples and they had not been able to help him.
7. What did Jesus say about their lack of faith? vs. 17 -
8. What happened when Jesus rebuked the demon in the boy? vs. 18 -
9. The disciples asked Jesus why they couldn't cast it out. What did Jesus tell them? vs. 20 -
10. What can be accomplished with faith even as small as a mustard seed? vs. 20 -
11. What did Jesus tell the disciple as they gathered together in Galilee? vs. 22 - 23 -
12. How did the disciples feel about this? vs. 23 -
The Tribute Money
13. When they came to Capernaum, the tax collector asked Peter if Jesus paid His tax. Jesus did not want to offend anyone, so He paid the tax, and He paid Peter's too! How was the money provided? (vs. 27)
Have a need today? Remember He will provide and sometimes in the most unusual way. Been fishing lately? (smile)
Application:
14. Take time to meditate on the glory of the Son of God today. Write out these verses and comment on His glory and what it means to you personally.
John 17:5 -
John 17:22 -
John 1:14 -
2 Corinthians 3:18 -
Hebrews 1:3 -
Your summary notes and prayer today:
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