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Transfiguration

The Transfiguration is the supernatural event where Jesus was transformed before His disciples, revealing His divine glory and being affirmed by God the Father. This pivotal moment demonstrated Jesus' identity as God's Son and foreshadowed His resurrection.

Overview

On a high mountain, Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James, and John, His face shining like the sun and His clothes becoming white as light. Moses and Elijah appeared with Him, representing the Law and the Prophets, and God the Father spoke from a cloud, declaring Jesus as His beloved Son. The disciples were terrified but Jesus commanded them not to fear, and afterward He instructed them to tell no one until after His resurrection.

Key Scriptures

"And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light" (Matthew 17:2, ESV).

"And a voice from the cloud said, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him'" (Matthew 17:5, ESV).

"And when the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, 'Rise, and have no fear'" (Matthew 17:6–7, ESV).

Application

Reflect on Christ's divine nature and let the Father's affirmation strengthen your faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Scripture References 36
Matthew 17:2 Matthew 17:3 Matthew 17:4 Matthew 17:5 Matthew 17:6 Matthew 17:7 Matthew 17:8 Matthew 17:9 Mark 9:2 Mark 9:3 Mark 9:4 Mark 9:5 Mark 9:6 Mark 9:7 Mark 9:8 Mark 9:9 Mark 9:10 Luke 9:29 Luke 9:30 Luke 9:31 Luke 9:32 Luke 9:33 Luke 9:34 Luke 9:35 Luke 9:36 2 Peter 1:16 2 Peter 1:17 2 Peter 1:18 Exodus 34:29 Exodus 34:30 Exodus 34:31 Exodus 34:32 Exodus 34:33 Exodus 34:34 Exodus 34:35 Acts 6:15
Full Topical Reference List 36 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Of Jesus

2 Peter 1:16 2 Peter 1:17 2 Peter 1:18 Luke 9:29 Luke 9:30 Luke 9:31 Luke 9:32 Luke 9:33 Luke 9:34 Luke 9:35 Luke 9:36 Mark 9:2 Mark 9:3 Mark 9:4 Mark 9:5 Mark 9:6 Mark 9:7 Mark 9:8 Mark 9:9 Mark 9:10 Matthew 17:2 Matthew 17:3 Matthew 17:4 Matthew 17:5 Matthew 17:6 Matthew 17:7 Matthew 17:8 Matthew 17:9

Of Moses

Exodus 34:29 Exodus 34:30 Exodus 34:31 Exodus 34:32 Exodus 34:33 Exodus 34:34 Exodus 34:35

Of Stephen

Acts 6:15
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