Psalm. 99 / Luke 9:28-36

This coming Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday, a day marking the mountaintop experience of Peter, James, and John, when Jesus was changed in appearance before them, and God proclaimed love of Jesus as God’s Son. It might be said that the three men ascended the mountain with Jesus of Nazareth, then descended with Jesus the Christ. The reading is Luke 9:28-36.

It will help to understand the setting if you begin reading at Luke 9:18.

As you read Luke 9:28-36, pay close attention to the disciples’ reaction to their experience. How would you describe their physical, emotional, and spiritual response?

God says to the three, regarding Jesus, “listen to him” (Luke 9:35). What might it mean to you to regard these as God’s words to you?

What do you believe about the divinity of Jesus, and his role as Messiah?