GBC Matthew series continues in 17:1-13-- the Transfiguration of Jesus. Here we are shown the glory Jesus has, and the glory Jesus gives. Transformation has happened, it is happening, and it will happen. The question is, in which direction are you changing? The transfiguration is a glimpse of the true nature of Christ and our identity and the future restoration to glory of the whole universe. . . .and His mission would be the means by which the glory was given. . . "If Jesus had gone to heaven from the Mount of Transfiguration, He would have gone alone; He would have been nothing more to us than a glorious figure. But He turned His back on the glory, and came down from the Mount to identify Himself with fallen humanity." (O. Chambers)