The Transfiguration of Jesus
- by: Pastor Lincoln Loney
- Feb 14, 2010
- Series: The Book of Luke
Jesus is the Savior - Just Not the Kind of Savior You Would Expect Him to Be, Luke 9:18-50
Luke 9:18-20 Peter and the 12 identify Jesus as the Savior.
Verses 21-22: Jesus explains that He will be a Suffering Savior.
For Jesus, the way glory will be through the cross.
Verses 23-27: Jesus explains that His followers will deny themselves.
For the Christian, the way to glory will be through the cross.
Verses 28-36: For a moment Jesus appears in glorious form and the Father
gives His divine endorsement of Jesus to the apostles.
The Transfiguration - Luke 9:28-36
The Setting:
- The When: The connection to the sayings of the previous passage.
- The Who: The company of Peter, James and John.
- The Where: The location of the mountain.
- The Why: The purpose of prayer.
The Big Event:
- Jesus’ appearance changes.
- Jesus discusses His exodus with Moses and Elijah.
The Apostles’ Response:
- They wake up.
- They suggest erecting three tents.
The Bigger Event:
- A cloud covers everyone and the voice of the Father speaks to the apostles about Jesus. Title – My Son; Description – My Chosen One; Instructions – Listen to Him.
The Apostles’ Response:
- They find Jesus alone.
- They keep silent.
What the Transfiguration tells us about Jesus:
- He is the subject of the entire Bible.
- He is the Son of God.
- He is the deliverer of men’s souls.
- He is the one in whom the glory of God dwells.
- He is the one who will come in glory.
- He is the one to listen to.
Why do I need to listen to Jesus?
- So I can know God.
- So I can know what is true.
- So I can know what to do.
- So I can tell the truth to others.
- So I can persevere in trials and join Him in His glory.
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18
