Intro: The Transfiguration – What’s the big deal anyway?

I. The Inner Circle

II. A glimpse of “the Son of Man coming in His kingdom”

III. Why Moses and Elijah?

A. The Law and the Prophets

B. Final words of OT

C. Joshua and Elisha complete the work

D. What were they talking about?

IV. Heaven on earth

V. “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.” – Matthew 17:5.

A. Same as baptism

B. Identity – Son of Man and Son of God

C. Fulfilling the work for which He was sent

D. The Incarnate Word, and the Way, the Truth, and the Life

VI. Terrified

VII. “Rise, and have no fear.” – Matthew 17:7

VIII. “No one but Jesus only”

IX. “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.” – Matthew 17:9

What desires and/or fears can potentially (or do) prevent you from listening to the voice of Jesus?

What words from Jesus and His Word bring you encouragement and calm your fears?