Matthew 17:1-13

4 snips

Mar 28, 2024

Discover the awe-inspiring moment of Jesus' transfiguration, where his divine glory shines brightly alongside Moses and Elijah. Dive into Peter's enthusiastic response and the profound voice from heaven declaring Jesus as God's beloved Son. Discuss the deeper meaning of this revelation and the call for obedience to his teachings. The conversation also addresses the role of Elijah and hints at future suffering, connecting past prophecies with present revelations, leaving listeners eager to unpack these spiritual insights.

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Books

Transcript

Episode notes

INSIGHT

Kingdom's Hiddenness And Glimpses

Matthew frames the transfiguration within the broader theme of the kingdom's hiddenness and intermittent glimpses of Jesus' glory.
These glimpses prepare disciples for a kingdom that is present but not yet fully manifest.

INSIGHT

Transfiguration As A Kingdom Preview

The transfiguration connects directly to Jesus' promise that some will see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.
Matthew, Mark, and Luke treat the transfiguration as an initial preview of Jesus' vindicated kingship.

INSIGHT

Moses Echo And Jesus' Radiance

The mountaintop scene echoes Moses: Jesus' appearance shines and his garments become dazzling white.
This imagery signals Jesus' continuity with, and surpassing of, earlier revelatory figures like Moses.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

Matthew 17:1-13

17:1 Six days later, Jesus *took with Him Peter and James, and his brother John, and *led them up on a high mountain by themselves. 2 And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Peter responded and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If You want, I will make three tabernacles here: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him!” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell face down to the ground and were terrified. 7 And Jesus came to them and touched them and said, “Get up, and do not be afraid.” 8 And raising their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus Himself alone.

9 When they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, “Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man has risen from the dead.” 10 And His disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” 11 And He answered and said, “Elijah is coming and will restore all things; 12 but I say to you that Elijah already came, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted. So also the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.” 13 Then the disciples understood that He had spoken to them about John the Baptist.

BIBLE READING GUIDE - FREE EBOOK - Get the free eBook, Bible in Life, to help you learn how to read and apply the Bible well: https://www.listenerscommentary.com

GIVE - The Listener’s Commentary is a listener supported Bible teaching ministry made possible by the generosity of people like you. Thank you!

Give here: https://www.listenerscommentary.com/give

STUDY HUB - Want more than the audio? Join the study hub to access articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other resources to help you study the Bible for yourself. https://www.listenerscommentary.com/members-sign-up

MORE TEACHING - For more resources and Bible teaching from John visit

https://www.johnwhittaker.net