The Transfiguration of Jesus: Summary and Meaning

What was Jesus' Transfiguration and what can we learn from this important event in the New Testament today?

In all three Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) we read about the event known as the Transfiguration. Jesus leads his three closest disciples (Peter, James, and John) up a mountain. At the top of the mountain, Jesus is transfigured. His face shined bright and his clothes become dazzling white.

Then two miraculous events occurred. First, the prophets Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus and spoke with him. Then a voice came down from the clouds of heaven saying, "This is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."

Why do Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus on a mountain?

In the Old Testament Moses and Elijah both met God directly on Mount Sinai (also called Mount Horeb). Moses encountered God in the burning bush. Elijah experienced God's presence in the still small voice. In the Transfiguration, the disciples experience God's presence in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. They see Jesus body burning brightly. They hear God's voice.

Another way to interpret their presence is to see Jesus as the fulfillment of the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah). Jesus is more than a prophet. Jesus is the Son of God.

Why does Peter want to raise tents for them?

In the Old Testament, the Israelites lived in tents as they wandered the desert and God was present in the cloud over the a specific meeting tent for the Lord.

What does the Transfiguration mean for us today?

Jesus is the Son of God. We may take that idea for granted today, but this was profound in the early Church. Jesus Christ walked this earth just as we walk the earth. God became man. The transfiguration revealed who Jesus really was and is for us today. He is the beloved Son of God.

The question for us is this:

Will we listen to him?

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[MrKjshiz]

Thanks Teacher! It is also noteworthy to understand that Moses and Elijah represent the coming of Christ. As the bible states, Christ will return for His church first, also the dead will rise and some will not have seen death upon his return. Moses then, represents the resurrection from the dead, Elijah, who we know did not die but was taken up alive by God the Father, represents the living at the resurrection. Christ being the center of the resurrection will call both unto himself! God Bless!

[TommyStahr]

How did Peter know it was Moses & Elijah? Did they have name tags?

[philiplewis]

This is a wonderful explanation of this astonishing and awesome event. Thank you for sharing this video. I praise Almighty God.

[pertahapsingh]

Thank you religious teacher for guiding us into the meaning of The Transfiguration of Jesus. Dear teacher you, in a very simple way, made us understand this religious term. Thanks and have a nice day.🧡🙏

[jmtz]

Grace and peace to you. You just confirmed a TRUTH. I pray you continue in the FAITH and in the TRUTH and in the LOVE of GOD.

[rajasekarank]

Wonderful explanation. In a humble and simple way. Inspired very much.

[redeemedwoman]

Short, simple, deeply profound. Thank you!

[jbaks]

Thank you so much pastor. I am a Christian and I also have RS exams this week, and this helped me prepare, God bless you

[katilynalmeida]

Thank you religious teacher for this great video! Much appreciated homie! Peace

[ShogunateDaimyo]

Ty 👍

Let the one who has ears listen. Mt 11:15

Let the one who has ears listen. Mt 13:9

Let the one who has ears listen. Mt 13:43

[robertfitzgerald]

I love that Moses finally got to cross into the promised Land...

[cozzoli]

I was thinking about this the other day. So here are my thoughts. Moses was known by God on such a level that God clearly spoke to him and more. So I'm seeing this as Moses validating Jesus as God. The two of them know each other like they had a long fellowship because they did.

[catalancornell]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:27 *💫 Jesus' face shone bright and his clothes became dazzling white during the Transfiguration, as described in Luke.*
01:08 *🏔️ Moses and Elijah's presence at the Transfiguration symbolizes Jesus as the fulfillment of both the law and the prophets.*
01:47 *☁️ A cloud appears during the Transfiguration, signifying God's presence, with a voice declaring Jesus as His beloved son, urging people to listen to Him.*
02:12 *📜 The Transfiguration emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of the law and the prophets, urging listeners to heed His teachings.*

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[saljujose]

Thank you for this very precise explanation🙏 yes I believe and wait for Jesus to hear His call🙏

[TimothyEND]

Thanks... Pulled up your post/clip on the Transfiguration to remember who of Jesus's followers came with him, as I forgot. SO!! I now and forever can place these three 'Peter, James and John' as the same 3 who Jesus took FURTHER into the garden of Gethsemane to keep watch as he prayed.

[HammerPriest]

Notable is the fact Moses and Elijah are the only two prophets to climb on top of a mountain to speak with God (Moses in Exodus 24 and Elijah in 1 Kings 19). The theory goes that when Moses and Elijah climbed onto Mt. Horheb, all of space and time collapsed in on itself and when it says in the Old Testament they were talking with Yahweh on the mountain top, they were actually talking with Jesus in that moment of the Transfiguration described in the New Testament.

[tammyl]

God took me down a Road I had never known of or been before. Just got in my head and took me to a Transfiguration Church. I think he was trying to tell me Something. Columbia, SC. I got out and prayed outside the Church. Keep the Faith.

[stephani]

Thank you Lord! Thank you teacher ever so grateful!! Amen!

[ethanmcferran]

Really clear and easy to understand, Thank you!

[hbkrules]

Happy feast day of the Transfiguration!!! 6/8/20