Join us this week as Ps. Matt shares on how we can truly encounter Jesus.

We are encouraged that to truly see Jesus for who He is, we must encounter Him in worship, listen to His Word, and follow Him into the work of compassion and prayer.

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Sermon Notes:

Scripture: Luke 9:29-43

Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure,[a] which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. 34 As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One;[b] listen to him!” 36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen. 37 On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. 38 And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. It convulses him so that he foams at the mouth, and shatters him, and will hardly leave him. 40 And I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.” 41 Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.” 42 While he was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. 43 And all were astonished at the majesty of God.

The Mountaintop Experience

When we have a spiritual journey and encounters with God, those moments help us see Jesus with fresh clarity.

Exegesis: Understanding the Mountaintop Encounter

1. The Old Testament Significance of Mountains
2. The Presence of Moses (the Law) and Elijah (the Prophets)
3. Jesus’ Exodus

 Application: Up and Down the Mountain

1. Following Him Up the Mountain
2. Look at Him (in worship)
3. Listen to Him (by His Word)
4. Following Him Down the Mountain
5. Imitate Him (in compassion)
6. Imitate Him (in prayer)

Prayer: May we leave with a renewed vision of Jesus—fully God, fully man, leading us from glory to glory and calling us to participate in His transformative work in the world.