1 00:00:00,600 --> 00:00:03,980 Speaker 1: A voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is 2 00:00:04,040 --> 00:00:11,480 Speaker 1: my beloved Son. Listen to him. Luke 9.35 Heavenly Father, 3 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:17,250 Speaker 1: we come before you with grateful hearts, thanking you for 4 00:00:17,290 --> 00:00:21,890 Speaker 1: the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ. In the midst 5 00:00:21,930 --> 00:00:26,570 Speaker 1: of the world's endless noise and distractions, help us to 6 00:00:26,630 --> 00:00:33,550 Speaker 1: hear Jesus' voice clearly. and listen to His words. Lord, 7 00:00:33,590 --> 00:00:39,310 Speaker 1: grant us discernment to distinguish between our desires and Your will. 8 00:00:39,250 --> 00:00:39,890 Speaker 2: For our lives. 9 00:00:41,800 --> 00:00:46,540 Speaker 1: May our hearts be aligned with Your purposes, seeking not 10 00:00:46,620 --> 00:00:53,900 Speaker 1: our own understanding, but trusting in Your perfect plan. Transform us, 11 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:57,480 Speaker 1: O God, to be receptive to the teachings of Jesus, 12 00:00:58,540 --> 00:01:05,990 Speaker 1: to follow His example, of love, humility, and obedience. Strengthen 13 00:01:06,110 --> 00:01:11,789 Speaker 1: us to act according to your word, empowering us to 14 00:01:11,830 --> 00:01:16,300 Speaker 1: be vessels for your grace and truth in every aspect 15 00:01:16,580 --> 00:01:21,280 Speaker 1: of our lives. Let us be a force for good, 16 00:01:22,319 --> 00:01:26,780 Speaker 1: shining your light in the darkness and bringing hope to 17 00:01:26,840 --> 00:01:31,630 Speaker 1: those around us. In Jesus' name we pray. 18 00:01:33,410 --> 00:01:33,720 Speaker 2: Amen. 19 00:01:35,730 --> 00:01:39,380 Speaker 1: Thank you for praying with me today. You're listening to 20 00:01:39,420 --> 00:01:45,340 Speaker 1: the Jesus Podcast. Gospel-inspired stories to enliven your faith and 21 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:51,520 Speaker 1: awaken your imagination. Remain here for a story of power, identity, 22 00:01:52,080 --> 00:01:56,900 Speaker 1: and the authority of Jesus. If this podcast has offered 23 00:01:56,980 --> 00:02:01,920 Speaker 1: value to your faith, consider leaving us a review and 24 00:02:02,300 --> 00:02:07,110 Speaker 1: sharing with a friend. Thanks for making the mission possible. 25 00:02:09,030 --> 00:02:13,310 Speaker 3: There is no denying who you are. You are Messiah, 26 00:02:14,030 --> 00:02:15,350 Speaker 3: the Son of the Living God. 27 00:02:16,110 --> 00:02:20,390 Speaker 1: Jesus leaned forward. He stared at Simon through the rising flames. 28 00:02:21,470 --> 00:02:23,940 Speaker 1: His eyes were intense and knowing. 29 00:02:24,780 --> 00:02:27,900 Speaker 2: Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah. For this was 30 00:02:27,940 --> 00:02:30,609 Speaker 2: not revealed to you by flesh and blood, for not 31 00:02:30,669 --> 00:02:33,850 Speaker 2: even the Pharisees can see it. This was revealed to 32 00:02:33,889 --> 00:02:35,430 Speaker 2: you by my Father in heaven. 33 00:02:35,910 --> 00:02:41,400 Speaker 1: Peter was silent, filled with a sense of honor and humility. 34 00:02:43,139 --> 00:02:47,300 Speaker 1: Jesus puffed out his chest, his voice captivating all of 35 00:02:47,340 --> 00:02:50,859 Speaker 1: the disciples. Jesus pointed to Simon. 36 00:02:51,300 --> 00:02:54,020 Speaker 2: And no longer shall you be called Simon, but you 37 00:02:54,080 --> 00:02:58,380 Speaker 2: are Peter, rock. You are a rock, Peter. 38 00:02:59,150 --> 00:03:03,510 Speaker 1: Jesus placed his closed fist on his chest. The thump 39 00:03:03,590 --> 00:03:05,300 Speaker 1: resonated among the disciples. 40 00:03:05,940 --> 00:03:09,820 Speaker 2: And it is on this rock I will build my church, 41 00:03:10,460 --> 00:03:13,620 Speaker 2: and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I 42 00:03:13,700 --> 00:03:15,970 Speaker 2: will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, 43 00:03:16,710 --> 00:03:19,650 Speaker 2: and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, 44 00:03:20,550 --> 00:03:24,610 Speaker 2: but whatever you loosen on earth will be loosened in heaven. 45 00:03:25,270 --> 00:03:30,470 Speaker 1: Stunned by what had happened, the disciples said nothing. They 46 00:03:30,510 --> 00:03:34,320 Speaker 1: looked to Peter, assuming he would be the first to respond. 47 00:03:35,080 --> 00:03:40,100 Speaker 2: Lord, I don't know what to say. Ah, a day 48 00:03:40,140 --> 00:03:41,540 Speaker 2: of many firsts, I see. 49 00:03:42,280 --> 00:03:46,510 Speaker 1: Jesus could sense the swirling emotions of the disciples. They 50 00:03:46,550 --> 00:03:50,030 Speaker 1: had spent their whole lives praying for the Messiah, and 51 00:03:50,090 --> 00:03:56,070 Speaker 1: here he stood before them. Joy and awe welled up 52 00:03:56,230 --> 00:03:59,010 Speaker 1: within them at the news. But I must tell you 53 00:03:59,090 --> 00:04:02,830 Speaker 1: something important. Though my father has revealed to all of 54 00:04:02,870 --> 00:04:06,340 Speaker 1: you today that I am the Messiah, I must ask 55 00:04:06,400 --> 00:04:08,280 Speaker 1: you to do one thing. 56 00:04:09,020 --> 00:04:12,460 Speaker 2: Yes, of course, Lord. 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Experience the miracle of ultimate comfort with 74 00:05:28,100 --> 00:05:35,060 Speaker 4: GDefy shoes. Visit GDefy.com today. 75 00:05:37,680 --> 00:05:42,109 Speaker 3: This is the Jesus Podcast. I'm Ethan with Pray.com. Today, 76 00:05:42,230 --> 00:05:45,779 Speaker 3: we continue through our mini-series on Jesus disrupting the status 77 00:05:45,820 --> 00:05:48,960 Speaker 3: quo and showing us a new way to live. This 78 00:05:49,020 --> 00:05:52,940 Speaker 3: series showcases Jesus' teachings and passion, and we will learn 79 00:05:52,980 --> 00:05:57,219 Speaker 3: about God's heart for people and His kingdom. Today, we're 80 00:05:57,240 --> 00:06:00,410 Speaker 3: going to explore a truly extraordinary event in the life 81 00:06:00,450 --> 00:06:05,470 Speaker 3: of Jesus, His transfiguration. This moment, recorded in Matthew 17, 82 00:06:05,450 --> 00:06:07,669 Speaker 3: verses 1-13, is like a window into the divine nature 83 00:06:07,690 --> 00:06:14,080 Speaker 3: of Christ, and it teaches us so much about who 84 00:06:14,140 --> 00:06:16,540 Speaker 3: he is and how we should respond to him. 85 00:06:19,240 --> 00:06:22,700 Speaker 1: The disciples felt as though they were mishearing Jesus. 86 00:06:24,200 --> 00:06:27,510 Speaker 3: Surely the people of Israel will all lift up praise 87 00:06:27,570 --> 00:06:30,310 Speaker 3: to Adonai for bringing her the Messiah. 88 00:06:30,750 --> 00:06:34,490 Speaker 2: I greatly admire how you all have received me, and 89 00:06:34,570 --> 00:06:38,820 Speaker 2: for that you will be blessed. But this world is lost, 90 00:06:39,460 --> 00:06:43,690 Speaker 2: blinded by darkness. It has been appointed that the Son 91 00:06:43,730 --> 00:06:47,320 Speaker 2: of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by 92 00:06:47,360 --> 00:06:52,880 Speaker 2: the elders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the law. Yes, Master. 93 00:06:53,520 --> 00:06:56,240 Speaker 2: We have seen this for ourselves. You have seen a 94 00:06:56,300 --> 00:07:00,380 Speaker 2: part of it, Peter, yes. But this is surely only 95 00:07:00,400 --> 00:07:03,930 Speaker 2: the beginning. The Son of Man must be killed and 96 00:07:03,970 --> 00:07:07,150 Speaker 2: on the third day be raised to life in accordance 97 00:07:07,210 --> 00:07:08,529 Speaker 2: with the will of my father. 98 00:07:09,050 --> 00:07:13,030 Speaker 1: As the sun eased its way behind the hills... Day 99 00:07:13,110 --> 00:07:17,429 Speaker 1: was creeping into night, and just as the light around 100 00:07:17,490 --> 00:07:21,630 Speaker 1: them began to fade, the disciples felt like the joy 101 00:07:21,690 --> 00:07:27,000 Speaker 1: within them was dwindling too. Peter looked at the shock 102 00:07:27,080 --> 00:07:30,780 Speaker 1: and dejection of his companions and drew close to Jesus 103 00:07:30,840 --> 00:07:32,320 Speaker 1: to speak to him privately. 104 00:07:34,380 --> 00:07:38,120 Speaker 5: How could this be, Lord? Nothing like this will happen 105 00:07:38,140 --> 00:07:42,830 Speaker 5: to you. You have admitted it yourself. You are the Messiah. 106 00:07:43,830 --> 00:07:46,650 Speaker 5: You can take your rightful place on the throne and 107 00:07:46,790 --> 00:07:48,670 Speaker 5: finally free us from our oppression. 108 00:07:49,190 --> 00:07:52,920 Speaker 1: Jesus shot his eyes at Peter, piercing his heart like 109 00:07:52,940 --> 00:07:58,440 Speaker 1: an arrow. Immediately, Peter realized he had said something wrong. 110 00:07:59,940 --> 00:08:04,690 Speaker 1: Jesus rebuked him, but seemed to be looking through Peter 111 00:08:04,970 --> 00:08:05,530 Speaker 1: as he spoke. 112 00:08:06,170 --> 00:08:10,190 Speaker 2: Get behind me, Satan. You are a stumbling block to me. 113 00:08:10,650 --> 00:08:14,280 Speaker 1: Jesus rubbed his eyes and put his hand on Peter's shoulder. 114 00:08:14,740 --> 00:08:18,620 Speaker 2: Peter, you are not seeing things with God's concerns in mind. 115 00:08:19,320 --> 00:08:22,740 Speaker 2: You are being swept away by human concerns. 116 00:08:23,480 --> 00:08:28,660 Speaker 1: Jesus positioned himself to address the disciples. His stature demanded 117 00:08:28,760 --> 00:08:29,960 Speaker 1: their full attention. 118 00:08:30,460 --> 00:08:34,650 Speaker 2: Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves, take 119 00:08:34,710 --> 00:08:36,729 Speaker 2: up their cross, and follow me. 120 00:08:38,200 --> 00:08:43,100 Speaker 1: His declaration broke the stillness of the evening. The disciples 121 00:08:43,220 --> 00:08:46,800 Speaker 1: slowly removed their packs from their tired shoulders and laid 122 00:08:46,840 --> 00:08:50,240 Speaker 1: them on the ground. They had come to learn when 123 00:08:50,340 --> 00:08:53,820 Speaker 1: Jesus was preparing to teach them an important lesson and 124 00:08:53,860 --> 00:08:55,120 Speaker 1: wanted no distractions. 125 00:08:55,960 --> 00:08:58,300 Speaker 2: For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, 126 00:08:58,900 --> 00:09:03,630 Speaker 2: but whoever loses their life for me will find it. Solomon, 127 00:09:03,850 --> 00:09:08,640 Speaker 2: in all his wisdom and splendor, every earthly pleasure at 128 00:09:08,700 --> 00:09:12,780 Speaker 2: his fingertips, and yet he found it could not satisfy him. 129 00:09:13,820 --> 00:09:16,240 Speaker 2: What good will it be for someone to gain the 130 00:09:16,320 --> 00:09:19,100 Speaker 2: whole world, yet forfeit their soul? 131 00:09:19,559 --> 00:09:25,260 Speaker 1: Jesus' tone was gentle. The disciples realized he wasn't angry 132 00:09:25,300 --> 00:09:30,370 Speaker 1: with them. He was concerned over their very souls. This 133 00:09:30,450 --> 00:09:34,690 Speaker 1: was an address on embracing his love by following him 134 00:09:35,170 --> 00:09:36,130 Speaker 1: wherever he led. 135 00:09:36,730 --> 00:09:40,550 Speaker 2: Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? 136 00:09:40,570 --> 00:09:43,740 Speaker 2: For the Son of Man is going to come to 137 00:09:43,770 --> 00:09:48,300 Speaker 2: the glory of his Father with all his angels. And 138 00:09:48,360 --> 00:09:52,280 Speaker 2: then he will come to the people and reward each 139 00:09:52,420 --> 00:09:54,540 Speaker 2: person according to what they have done. 140 00:09:55,340 --> 00:09:58,069 Speaker 3: Lord, when shall all this come to pass? 141 00:09:58,530 --> 00:10:02,479 Speaker 2: Truly I tell you, some of you who are standing 142 00:10:02,540 --> 00:10:06,540 Speaker 2: here will not taste death before they see the Son 143 00:10:06,580 --> 00:10:09,300 Speaker 2: of Man coming into his kingdom. 144 00:10:09,960 --> 00:10:14,900 Speaker 1: With that, Jesus rose up and went to bed. Peter 145 00:10:15,160 --> 00:10:21,410 Speaker 1: lay awake, quaking in fear over Jesus' rebuke. Only moments prior, 146 00:10:21,530 --> 00:10:25,560 Speaker 1: Jesus had told him that God's very word dwelled within him. 147 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:30,280 Speaker 1: Now he had been rebuked as an enemy of God. 148 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:35,110 Speaker 1: Peter knew Jesus would not hold his quick mouth against him. 149 00:10:36,630 --> 00:10:41,750 Speaker 1: Still slightly anxious, Peter wrestled with his mind until he 150 00:10:41,830 --> 00:10:48,760 Speaker 1: eventually drifted slowly to sleep. Dawn approached. and the morning 151 00:10:48,830 --> 00:10:54,110 Speaker 1: dew laced itself over Peter's beard. He awoke before the 152 00:10:54,150 --> 00:10:59,689 Speaker 1: sun rose above the horizon. The air was crisp and clean, 153 00:11:00,809 --> 00:11:03,290 Speaker 1: and a dull light had begun to poke above the 154 00:11:03,370 --> 00:11:10,270 Speaker 1: distant hills. Jesus crouched next to Peter, smiling, and holding 155 00:11:10,309 --> 00:11:14,010 Speaker 1: his finger up to his lips, signaling for him to 156 00:11:14,050 --> 00:11:18,570 Speaker 1: be quiet. Jesus gestured to the base of the mountain, 157 00:11:19,090 --> 00:11:23,930 Speaker 1: where James and John were waiting. Peter rose from his 158 00:11:23,990 --> 00:11:29,870 Speaker 1: blankets quietly, tiptoeing past Andrew and Thomas. He followed Jesus 159 00:11:29,910 --> 00:11:35,150 Speaker 1: to the base of the mountain. The four companions climbed briskly, 160 00:11:35,890 --> 00:11:40,200 Speaker 1: trying to beat the morning light. Peter watched as Jesus 161 00:11:40,320 --> 00:11:44,540 Speaker 1: marched ahead of them, his legs buried deep into the 162 00:11:44,600 --> 00:11:50,350 Speaker 1: cracks in the rock. propelling him forward. The mountain became steeper, 163 00:11:51,250 --> 00:11:54,070 Speaker 1: and the three disciples were climbing the rocks to catch 164 00:11:54,150 --> 00:11:54,850 Speaker 1: up to Jesus. 165 00:11:55,309 --> 00:11:57,190 Speaker 6: Do you think we'll ever be allowed to tell the 166 00:11:57,290 --> 00:12:00,929 Speaker 6: others that he's the Messiah? I mean, surely he has 167 00:12:00,970 --> 00:12:02,410 Speaker 6: to reveal it at some point. 168 00:12:03,130 --> 00:12:04,870 Speaker 2: Or maybe this is a test. 169 00:12:05,550 --> 00:12:08,720 Speaker 3: Maybe he wants us to tell people, but wants to 170 00:12:08,770 --> 00:12:11,420 Speaker 3: see if we'll do it on our own. Not because 171 00:12:11,440 --> 00:12:12,120 Speaker 3: he told us. 172 00:12:12,660 --> 00:12:16,449 Speaker 6: Don't hurt your brain, brother. You remember that he specifically 173 00:12:16,500 --> 00:12:18,510 Speaker 6: told us not to tell anyone, right? 174 00:12:20,530 --> 00:12:24,550 Speaker 2: It's too early for this. Where is Jesus taking us? 175 00:12:25,170 --> 00:12:27,290 Speaker 6: He said he had something important to show us. 176 00:12:27,770 --> 00:12:30,449 Speaker 1: They saw Jesus make his way to the clearing at 177 00:12:30,490 --> 00:12:33,810 Speaker 1: the top of the mountain, just in time for sunrise. 178 00:12:35,510 --> 00:12:39,110 Speaker 1: He was out of their sight now. They looked up 179 00:12:39,530 --> 00:12:42,010 Speaker 1: as the light was bursting from the top of the mountain. 180 00:12:43,720 --> 00:12:48,020 Speaker 1: It was the strangest sunrise they had ever seen. They 181 00:12:48,059 --> 00:12:50,819 Speaker 1: made their way up, ready to look at the glowing 182 00:12:50,960 --> 00:12:57,460 Speaker 1: sun over the eastern valley. However, they soon realized that 183 00:12:57,500 --> 00:13:01,320 Speaker 1: the sun had not yet risen over the hills. The 184 00:13:01,380 --> 00:13:06,330 Speaker 1: light they had seen was bursting forth from Jesus himself. 185 00:13:07,710 --> 00:13:13,740 Speaker 1: Beams of pure brilliance radiated from Christ. His face shone 186 00:13:13,940 --> 00:13:17,880 Speaker 1: brighter than the rising sun. It was as if his 187 00:13:17,990 --> 00:13:23,290 Speaker 1: humanity was unzipped and the essence of his deity shone 188 00:13:23,510 --> 00:13:32,100 Speaker 1: through the cracks. The sight was amazing and terrifying. The 189 00:13:32,160 --> 00:13:36,360 Speaker 1: three watched in awe as two other bursts of light 190 00:13:36,500 --> 00:13:43,050 Speaker 1: broke forth from the heavens, descending like falling stars. They 191 00:13:43,190 --> 00:13:49,170 Speaker 1: fell with power onto the earth. Peter stepped forward, seeing 192 00:13:49,230 --> 00:13:51,910 Speaker 1: two figures bowing before Jesus in the light. 193 00:13:52,530 --> 00:13:57,579 Speaker 2: Moses! Elijah! My Lord! My God! 194 00:13:58,040 --> 00:14:02,559 Speaker 1: The three disciples watched as Jesus spoke to them. Only 195 00:14:02,660 --> 00:14:06,590 Speaker 1: he did not speak as an equal. It almost seemed 196 00:14:06,640 --> 00:14:11,740 Speaker 1: as though he was teaching Moses and Elijah. He had 197 00:14:11,820 --> 00:14:17,120 Speaker 1: revealed something to them that had been long awaited. The 198 00:14:17,179 --> 00:14:21,190 Speaker 1: two historic men of faith bowed to Christ as their 199 00:14:21,270 --> 00:14:26,830 Speaker 1: Lord and spoke to him as God. Peter's heart was racing. 200 00:14:27,790 --> 00:14:31,170 Speaker 1: He was standing before the three greatest men God had 201 00:14:31,430 --> 00:14:36,180 Speaker 1: ever sent to the earth. James and John watched Peter 202 00:14:36,500 --> 00:14:37,320 Speaker 1: run towards them. 203 00:14:38,440 --> 00:14:41,910 Speaker 6: Peter, what are you doing? I don't think we're supposed 204 00:14:41,930 --> 00:14:42,570 Speaker 6: to interrupt. 205 00:14:42,970 --> 00:14:46,060 Speaker 1: Like a little boy, Peter jumped up and down. 206 00:14:47,380 --> 00:14:50,660 Speaker 2: Oh, Lord, it is good that all of us are here. 207 00:14:51,380 --> 00:14:54,740 Speaker 5: We can set up three tabernacles, one for you, one 208 00:14:54,820 --> 00:14:56,930 Speaker 5: for Moses, and one for Elijah. 209 00:14:58,650 --> 00:14:59,130 Speaker 2: It will be. 210 00:14:59,970 --> 00:15:03,950 Speaker 1: As Peter was frantically speaking, a bright light fell down 211 00:15:04,050 --> 00:15:09,240 Speaker 1: from heaven and consumed them like a whirlwind. The cloud 212 00:15:09,280 --> 00:15:14,479 Speaker 1: of holy radiance whistled around them like a tempest. Peter 213 00:15:14,600 --> 00:15:18,740 Speaker 1: flew back and landed on his back. He quickly curled 214 00:15:18,780 --> 00:15:22,560 Speaker 1: into a ball, shielding himself from the bright lights and 215 00:15:22,700 --> 00:15:28,660 Speaker 1: sharp winds. James and John cowered in fear. It was 216 00:15:28,720 --> 00:15:33,070 Speaker 1: as if the heavens opened up all around Peter. He 217 00:15:33,230 --> 00:15:36,570 Speaker 1: covered his eyes from the light, lying in the fetal 218 00:15:36,590 --> 00:15:41,860 Speaker 1: position on the ground. A voice burst through the heavens 219 00:15:42,300 --> 00:15:49,880 Speaker 1: like thunder. Then, in an instant, the light disappeared, and 220 00:15:50,100 --> 00:15:56,250 Speaker 1: all was still again. Peter's eyes were clenched shut. He 221 00:15:56,260 --> 00:16:00,330 Speaker 1: was afraid to open them or to speak. Then a 222 00:16:00,750 --> 00:16:03,870 Speaker 1: firm but gentle hand squeezed his shoulder. 223 00:16:04,370 --> 00:16:08,840 Speaker 2: It's all right. Don't be afraid. You can get up. 224 00:16:09,500 --> 00:16:15,990 Speaker 1: Peter peeked out. Moses and Elijah were gone. Jesus stood 225 00:16:16,070 --> 00:16:22,590 Speaker 1: there alone in their place. His radiance was gone, but 226 00:16:22,630 --> 00:16:28,570 Speaker 1: he still carried himself with the same holiness. Jesus extended 227 00:16:28,630 --> 00:16:32,930 Speaker 1: a hand to Peter. His eyes were full of care 228 00:16:33,410 --> 00:16:37,180 Speaker 1: as they met his gaze. Peter's lips trembled. 229 00:16:37,840 --> 00:16:39,730 Speaker 2: Lord, I'm sorry. 230 00:16:41,050 --> 00:16:45,740 Speaker 5: I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to say anything wrong. 231 00:16:49,300 --> 00:16:53,240 Speaker 5: I wasn't thinking. But that's not an excuse. It's just 232 00:16:53,280 --> 00:16:53,640 Speaker 5: that I. 233 00:16:54,380 --> 00:16:58,980 Speaker 1: His words trailed off. He realized he was doing it again. 234 00:17:00,060 --> 00:17:07,580 Speaker 1: Speaking without thinking. His strong facade melted away. He didn't 235 00:17:07,650 --> 00:17:12,260 Speaker 1: feel like Peter the Rock. He thought to himself that 236 00:17:12,859 --> 00:17:16,080 Speaker 1: maybe he was always destined to just be the. 237 00:17:16,040 --> 00:17:18,680 Speaker 2: Lowly fisherman, Simon. Peter. 238 00:17:19,640 --> 00:17:24,900 Speaker 1: The name brought forth comfort and an icy sting to 239 00:17:24,920 --> 00:17:26,400 Speaker 1: the disciple's anxious heart. 240 00:17:27,080 --> 00:17:31,120 Speaker 2: Peter, you worry about many things. It's not about what 241 00:17:31,140 --> 00:17:34,020 Speaker 2: you can do for me. It's about what I want 242 00:17:34,060 --> 00:17:38,409 Speaker 2: to do for you. Today you beheld my glory in 243 00:17:38,470 --> 00:17:42,030 Speaker 2: a way no one else has. And one day I 244 00:17:42,850 --> 00:17:46,490 Speaker 2: will raise all my people up in glory with me. 245 00:17:47,050 --> 00:17:50,710 Speaker 1: The disciples knelt in wonder at what Jesus was saying. 246 00:17:52,109 --> 00:17:53,710 Speaker 1: He began to help them to their feet. 247 00:17:54,290 --> 00:17:57,020 Speaker 2: But you mustn't tell anyone what you've seen here today 248 00:17:57,730 --> 00:18:00,639 Speaker 2: until after the Son of Man has been raised from 249 00:18:00,680 --> 00:18:01,020 Speaker 2: the dead. 250 00:18:01,640 --> 00:18:06,150 Speaker 1: As they trekked down the mountainside, they pondered what Jesus 251 00:18:06,250 --> 00:18:11,800 Speaker 1: meant by raised from the dead. Their minds raced in 252 00:18:11,840 --> 00:18:14,880 Speaker 1: their attempts to reconcile the idea of the man they 253 00:18:14,960 --> 00:18:19,239 Speaker 1: knew as Jesus with a display of God's glory they 254 00:18:19,280 --> 00:18:26,240 Speaker 1: had just witnessed. With each passing day, they realized they 255 00:18:26,300 --> 00:18:33,070 Speaker 1: were just scratching the surface of understanding who Jesus was. But, 256 00:18:34,060 --> 00:18:37,859 Speaker 1: If they were willing to follow him, he was willing 257 00:18:38,780 --> 00:18:39,360 Speaker 1: to show them. 258 00:18:48,109 --> 00:18:51,850 Speaker 3: Let's set the scene. Jesus takes Peter, James, and John, 259 00:18:52,210 --> 00:18:56,050 Speaker 3: his closest disciples, up on a high mountain. Now, this 260 00:18:56,170 --> 00:19:01,490 Speaker 3: wasn't just a casual hike. Jesus had something very special planned. Suddenly, 261 00:19:01,869 --> 00:19:06,680 Speaker 3: right before their eyes, Jesus is transfigured. His face shines 262 00:19:06,720 --> 00:19:09,619 Speaker 3: like the sun, and his clothes become as white as light. 263 00:19:10,140 --> 00:19:13,939 Speaker 3: Imagine the shock and the awe that must have filled Peter, James, 264 00:19:13,980 --> 00:19:16,850 Speaker 3: and John as they witnessed this. But the story doesn't 265 00:19:16,910 --> 00:19:21,409 Speaker 3: stop there. As Jesus is transfigured, two towering figures from 266 00:19:21,430 --> 00:19:25,409 Speaker 3: the Old Testament, Moses and Elijah, appear and begin talking 267 00:19:25,450 --> 00:19:29,129 Speaker 3: with him. Now, this is no ordinary conversation. They are 268 00:19:29,170 --> 00:19:34,590 Speaker 3: discussing Jesus' upcoming departure, his death, resurrection, and ascension, the 269 00:19:34,650 --> 00:19:38,680 Speaker 3: very core of the gospel. So why Moses and Elijah? 270 00:19:39,560 --> 00:19:42,919 Speaker 3: These two men represent the law and the prophets, the 271 00:19:42,980 --> 00:19:47,390 Speaker 3: entirety of the Old Testament. Moses, the great lawgiver, brought 272 00:19:47,490 --> 00:19:52,040 Speaker 3: God's commandments to the people. Elijah, the mighty prophet, called 273 00:19:52,160 --> 00:19:56,940 Speaker 3: Israel back to faithfulness. Together, they represent God's revelation to 274 00:19:57,000 --> 00:20:01,340 Speaker 3: His people. And here they are, not just standing beside Jesus, 275 00:20:01,760 --> 00:20:05,080 Speaker 3: but talking with Him. This shows us that Jesus is 276 00:20:05,160 --> 00:20:08,970 Speaker 3: the fulfillment of both the law and the prophets. Everything 277 00:20:09,010 --> 00:20:12,290 Speaker 3: that Moses and Elijah pointed to is now being fulfilled 278 00:20:12,369 --> 00:20:16,570 Speaker 3: in Christ. Now, Peter, bless his heart, he sees this 279 00:20:16,690 --> 00:20:19,889 Speaker 3: amazing scene and wants to hold on to it. He 280 00:20:19,950 --> 00:20:24,170 Speaker 3: suggests building three tabernacles, one for Jesus, one for Moses, 281 00:20:24,300 --> 00:20:28,240 Speaker 3: and one for Elijah. It's a noble idea, but Peter 282 00:20:28,300 --> 00:20:32,379 Speaker 3: is missing something crucial. By putting Moses and Elijah on 283 00:20:32,420 --> 00:20:36,510 Speaker 3: the same level as Jesus, He's not recognizing the unique 284 00:20:36,750 --> 00:20:40,910 Speaker 3: and supreme authority of Christ. Before Peter can finish his sentence, 285 00:20:41,359 --> 00:20:45,400 Speaker 3: a bright cloud, the Shekinah glory of God, overshadows them, 286 00:20:45,720 --> 00:20:48,780 Speaker 3: and a voice from heaven says, This is my beloved Son, 287 00:20:48,800 --> 00:20:51,459 Speaker 3: in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him. 288 00:20:52,140 --> 00:20:52,580 Speaker 2: Hear Him. 289 00:20:53,080 --> 00:20:56,750 Speaker 3: This declaration from God the Father is powerful. It's as 290 00:20:56,810 --> 00:21:00,830 Speaker 3: if He's saying, Peter, Moses and Elijah are great, but 291 00:21:00,930 --> 00:21:06,700 Speaker 3: Jesus is on an entirely different level. He Listen to Him. 292 00:21:07,140 --> 00:21:10,180 Speaker 3: The Father makes it clear that while Moses and Elijah 293 00:21:10,240 --> 00:21:14,600 Speaker 3: were faithful servants, Jesus is the beloved Son, and it 294 00:21:14,680 --> 00:21:17,460 Speaker 3: is Him we must listen to. This moment on the 295 00:21:17,500 --> 00:21:21,540 Speaker 3: mountain is a turning point. It's a revelation of Jesus' 296 00:21:21,600 --> 00:21:25,609 Speaker 3: divine nature, showing us that He's not just another religious 297 00:21:25,710 --> 00:21:26,609 Speaker 3: leader or prophet. 298 00:21:27,170 --> 00:21:27,890 Speaker 2: He is the. 299 00:21:27,890 --> 00:21:30,949 Speaker 3: Son of God, and because of that, His words and 300 00:21:31,090 --> 00:21:35,820 Speaker 3: actions carry ultimate authority in our lives. As Christians, we 301 00:21:35,840 --> 00:21:39,160 Speaker 3: can sometimes be like Peter. We can get so caught 302 00:21:39,240 --> 00:21:42,369 Speaker 3: up in the busyness of life, in our routines, in 303 00:21:42,430 --> 00:21:45,930 Speaker 3: our own ideas of what's important, that we forget who 304 00:21:46,030 --> 00:21:50,109 Speaker 3: Jesus truly is. We might respect Him, admire Him, and 305 00:21:50,430 --> 00:21:53,209 Speaker 3: even love Him. But do we really listen to Him? 306 00:21:53,690 --> 00:21:57,140 Speaker 3: Do we recognize that He's not just one voice among many, 307 00:21:57,600 --> 00:22:00,679 Speaker 3: but the voice we should follow above all others? In 308 00:22:00,720 --> 00:22:03,220 Speaker 3: this story, when the disciples heard the voice of God, 309 00:22:03,500 --> 00:22:06,760 Speaker 3: They fell on their faces, overwhelmed with fear and awe. 310 00:22:07,160 --> 00:22:11,480 Speaker 3: But Jesus, in His kindness, touched them and said, Arise, 311 00:22:11,859 --> 00:22:14,479 Speaker 3: and do not be afraid. When they looked up, they 312 00:22:14,540 --> 00:22:18,869 Speaker 3: saw no one but Jesus. Moses was gone. Elijah was gone. 313 00:22:19,440 --> 00:22:22,590 Speaker 3: It was just Jesus. And that was more than enough. 314 00:22:23,330 --> 00:22:26,590 Speaker 3: This is a powerful reminder for us today. In our lives, 315 00:22:26,650 --> 00:22:29,650 Speaker 3: there are many voices we might be tempted to listen to, 316 00:22:30,070 --> 00:22:33,540 Speaker 3: many influences we might hold in high regard. But when 317 00:22:33,640 --> 00:22:36,920 Speaker 3: all is said and done, it's Jesus who stands above 318 00:22:36,960 --> 00:22:40,000 Speaker 3: them all. He alone fulfills the law and the prophets. 319 00:22:40,400 --> 00:22:44,070 Speaker 3: He alone is God's beloved Son. And He alone is 320 00:22:44,109 --> 00:22:47,649 Speaker 3: the one we should listen to and follow. So, how 321 00:22:47,670 --> 00:22:51,630 Speaker 3: do we respond to this? First, by recognizing the unique 322 00:22:51,790 --> 00:22:55,290 Speaker 3: and supreme authority of Jesus in our lives. We must 323 00:22:55,390 --> 00:22:58,909 Speaker 3: not equate Him with anyone else. Not with other religious figures. 324 00:22:59,230 --> 00:23:02,010 Speaker 3: Not with our personal heroes. not even with our own 325 00:23:02,109 --> 00:23:05,730 Speaker 3: ideas of right and wrong. Jesus is on an entirely 326 00:23:05,790 --> 00:23:10,570 Speaker 3: different level. Second, we need to listen to Him. Really listen. 327 00:23:10,990 --> 00:23:14,520 Speaker 3: This means spending time in His Word, seeking His guidance 328 00:23:14,580 --> 00:23:18,220 Speaker 3: and prayer, and allowing His teachings to shape our lives. 329 00:23:18,660 --> 00:23:22,760 Speaker 3: It means prioritizing His voice above all others, trusting that 330 00:23:22,859 --> 00:23:26,219 Speaker 3: He knows what is best for us. And finally, we 331 00:23:26,280 --> 00:23:30,110 Speaker 3: respond with worship. The disciples were overwhelmed by the glory 332 00:23:30,140 --> 00:23:32,889 Speaker 3: of Jesus on the mountain, and we too should be 333 00:23:32,970 --> 00:23:36,890 Speaker 3: filled with awe and wonder at who he is. Worship 334 00:23:36,990 --> 00:23:39,840 Speaker 3: him as the Son of God, the fulfillment of all 335 00:23:39,900 --> 00:23:43,570 Speaker 3: God's promises, and the one who alone is worthy of 336 00:23:43,660 --> 00:23:44,109 Speaker 3: our praise.