Dictionary of Bible Themes The revelation of the glory of Jesus Christ, shortly before his death, at which his disciples caught sight of him in his full majesty. The transfiguration brought home to the disciples that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Luke 9:28The glory of Jesus Christ is revealed at the transfiguration Jesus Christ prepares for his glory to be revealed pp Mt 17:1 Matthew 17:2pp Mk 9:2 Jesus Christ is visibly transfigured pp Mk 9:2-3 pp Lk 9:29 Matthew 17:6The transfiguration was a glimpse of Jesus Christ's glory whereby his physical appearance was visibly changed. See also The disciples are eye-witnesses of Jesus Christ's glory Mark 9:9Luke 9:32 John 1:14 2 Peter 1:16 Luke 9:30-31 Moses and Elijah appear at the transfiguration pp Mt 17:3 pp Mk 9:4 "departure" refers to Jesus Christ's death. Matthew 17:5God's voice is heard at the transfiguration pp Mk 9:7 See also pp Lk 9:35 Matthew 3:17God the Father's voice is heard authenticating Jesus Christ's ministry. 2 Peter 1:17-18pp Mk 1:11 pp Lk 3:22 Matthew 17:4The disciples' response to the transfiguration Peter's wish to build shelters pp Mk 9:5-6 Matthew 17:6-7pp Lk 9:33 Mark 9:6Fear Luke 9:34Matthew 17:10 Questioning and confusion Luke 9:36pp Mk 9:10-11 They keep to themselves what they have seen and heard pp Mt 17:9-10 See also pp Mk 9:9-10 These verses reiterate that Jesus Christ's full glory was hidden from the world until his resurrection. 1040 God, fatherhood1403 God, revelation 2024 Jesus Christ, glory of 2054 Christ, mind of 2063 Christ, perfection 2078 Christ, sonship of 2218 Christ, Son of God 2510 Christ, baptism of 5093 Eve 5101 Moses 5196 voice |
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