Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2500 Jesus Christ, history of » 2505 Jesus Christ, ascension of » 2580 Jesus Christ, transfiguration of 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. The glory of Jesus Christ is revealed at the transfiguration Jesus Christ prepares for his glory to be revealed Luke 9:28 pp Matthew 17:1 pp Mark 9:2 Jesus Christ is visibly transfigured Matthew 17:2 pp Mark 9:2-3 pp Luke 9:29 The transfiguration was a glimpse of Jesus Christ's glory whereby his physical appearance was visibly changed. The disciples are eye-witnesses of Jesus Christ's glory Matthew 17:6 See also Mark 9:9; Luke 9:32; John 1:14; 2 Peter 1:16 Moses and Elijah appear at the transfiguration Luke 9:30-31 pp Matthew 17:3 pp Mark 9:4 “departure” refers to Jesus Christ's death. God's voice is heard at the transfiguration Matthew 17:5 pp Mark 9:7 pp Luke 9:35 God the Father's voice is heard authenticating Jesus Christ's ministry. See also Matthew 3:17 pp Mark 1:11 pp Luke 3:22; 2 Peter 1:17-18 The disciples' response to the transfiguration Peter's wish to build shelters Matthew 17:4 pp Mark 9:5-6 pp Luke 9:33 Fear Matthew 17:6-7; Mark 9:6; Luke 9:34 Questioning and confusion They keep to themselves what they have seen and heard Luke 9:36 pp Matthew 17:9-10 pp Mark 9:9-10 These verses reiterate that Jesus Christ's full glory was hidden from the world until his resurrection. See also
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