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JESUS TRANSFIGURED ON THE MOUNTAIN

Matthew 17: 1 - 13

11 Jun 2023

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JESUS TRANSFIGURED ON THE MOUNTAIN 

 

Matthew 17:1-13 

Key Verse: 17:2 

 

“There he was transfigured before them.  His face shone like the sun,  

and his clothes became as white as the light.” 

 

1. Read verses 1-2.  When and where did Jesus go?  Who did Jesus take with him?  Why do you think he only took these three?  What can you learn from this about Jesus’ discipleship ministry? 

 

2. What does “transfiguration” mean? What did Jesus look like when he was transfigured? (2; Revelation 1:14-16)   What should we learn about Jesus from his transfiguration? (2 Peter 1:16-18) Why do you think the transfiguration was necessary? 

  

3. Who came and spoke with the transfigured Jesus? (3) What do you know about Moses’ life, mission, and character? (Exodus 3:10; Numbers 12:3) What do you know about Elijah’s suffering? (1 Kings 18:22, 1 Kings 19:4) How might Moses and Elijah have counseled Jesus?  Why did Jesus need their encouragement?  

 

4. Read verses 4-5. What was Peter’s suggestion? What happened as Peter spoke? What does the cloud represent? (Exodus 13:21) What did the voice from the cloud say?  What does it mean for us to listen to Jesus’ words?   

 

5. Read verses 6-9. Why were the disciples so frightened?  What did Jesus do to help them? (7) Why do you think Jesus did not want them to tell anyone about the transfiguration until after the resurrection?    

 

6. Read verses 10-13. What question did the disciples ask? (Malachi 4:5-6) Who was the Elijah the prophecy referenced? (13) How was the prophecy of Elijah coming before the Messiah fulfilled? (11-12) What can we learn from this passage about Jesus and his role in the relationship between God and man? (1 Timothy 2:5)  

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