*Luke 9:28-45
Jesus is transfigured on a mountain, then heals a demon-possessed boy after his disciples fail.
- Transfiguration on the Mount: Jesus takes Peter, John, and James up a mountain to pray. As he prays, his appearance changes, and his face shines like the sun while his clothes become dazzling white. Moses and Elijah appear, speaking with Jesus about his upcoming departure (his death and resurrection), affirming his divine mission.
- Peter’s Reaction: Overwhelmed by the supernatural experience, Peter suggests building three shelters, one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. He doesn’t fully grasp the significance of what is happening.
- Divine Declaration: A cloud overshadows them, and a voice from the cloud says, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!” This reaffirms Jesus’ identity as the Son of God and emphasizes the importance of heeding his teachings.
- Return to the Crowd: After the transfiguration, Jesus and the disciples come down from the mountain to rejoin the crowd. They are met by a large crowd, and a man begs Jesus to heal his son who is possessed by a demon.
- The Disciples’ Inability: Despite witnessing the power of Jesus in the transfiguration, the disciples are unable to cast out the demon from the boy. Jesus expresses frustration at their lack of faith and heals the boy, demonstrating the necessity of faith in performing miracles.
- Prediction of Jesus’ Death: Jesus, while everyone marvels at the miraculous healing, foretells his impending betrayal, death, and resurrection. However, the disciples don’t understand what he means, and it remains hidden from them.
Luke 9:28-45 reminds us to listen to Jesus and trust in His power. When Jesus is transfigured, His disciples see His true glory, showing us that He is more than just a teacher—He is God’s Son. God tells them to listen to Jesus, which is a lesson for us too. In our daily lives, we can apply this by spending time reading His words in the Bible, praying, and following His guidance. Even when we don’t understand everything, we can trust that Jesus knows what is best and will lead us in the right direction.
Luke 9:28-45 (WEB)
9:28 About eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling. 30 Behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.32 Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him. 33 As they were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah,” not knowing what he said.34 While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud. 35 A voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!” 36 When the voice came, Jesus was found alone. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.37 On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him. 38 Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only born child. 39 Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams; and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely. 40 I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they couldn’t.”41 Jesus answered, “Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.”42 While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. 43 They were all astonished at the majesty of God.But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples, 44 “Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men.” 45 But they didn’t understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.