The glowing face of Jesus, the appearance of Moses and Elijah, and truly the entire scene at the Transfiguration is a curious moment in the Gospels. Why does Jesus reveal Himself in this way? Why is this mountain top experience important for the disciples?

Like so many texts in the Bible, context is key. The conversation between Jesus and Peter in Matthew 16, talking about the identity of Jesus and the cost that comes with following Him, is what leads us to the mountain of Transfiguration.

The view from this mountain reveals to us that God never requires a cost or sacrifice without a promise of greater return.