THE TRANSFIGURATION
1. Jesus
took Peter, James and John up a high mountain to pray.
2. Jesus was
transfigured before them.
3. "His
face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes as radiant as light."
4. This was
to fortify their faith to withstand the coming tragedy of the Passion.
5. Jesus
foresaw the 'scandal of the cross,' and prepared them for it by this
manifestation of His glory.
6. Moses and
Elias (representing the Law and the prophets of the Old Testament) were
conversing with Jesus about His passion.
7. "Do
not think I have come to destroy the Law or the Prophets... but to fulfill
them."
8. From a
cloud came a voice: "This is my beloved Son, listen to Him."
9. Jesus
admonishes them not to tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man rises
from the dead.
10. We too will
behold the transfigured Jesus on the Last Day.
Spiritual Fruit: Spiritual Courage