After the transfiguration, Jesus and the dsiciples come to a crowd. There a man kneels before Jesus and pleas for the healing of his epileptic son.

Jesus tells the disciples to not say a word about the transfiguration until after the resurrection. They realize that John the Baptist is the forerunner foretold in Malachi, and comes in the spirit of Elijah.l

After the transfurguration the disciples are prostrate. Jesus tells them to rise and have no fear.

We continue with the transfiguration and Peter wants to erect three tents. One for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. God the Father tells the disciples to listen to the Son.

Jesus takes Peter, James, and John and tranfigures before them. Jesus was speaking with Moses and Elijah.

Jesus says he will repay everyone for what he has done, and that standing will not taste death until they see him in his kingdom.

Jesus gives a description about what true discipleship is. Are we willing to give up everything for Jesus if needed?

Jesus tells the diciples that he must go to Jerusalem to die and and that he will rise on the third day. Peter objects, and Jesus rebukes him.

Jesus gives Peter the keys to the kingdom of Heaven. This is a symbol of authority and his office of chief of the Apostles is meant to endure.

Jesus changes the name of Simon to Peter. In Greek it means Petros, or rock in english. Christ will build his church on the rock of Peter and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.