The Transfiguration of Jesus
Lucifer Rebellion Terminated
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Transfiguration |
IT WAS near sundown on Friday afternoon, August 12, A.D. 29, when Jesus and his associates reached the foot of Mount Hermon, near the very place where the lad Tiglath once waited while the Master ascended the mountain alone to settle the spiritual destinies of Earth and technically to terminate the Lucifer rebellion. And here they sojourned for two days in spiritual preparation for the events so soon to follow.
In a general way, Jesus knew beforehand what was to transpire on the mountain, and he much desired that all his apostles might share this experience. It was to fit them for this revelation of himself that he tarried with them at the foot of the mountain. But they could not attain those spiritual levels which would justify their exposure to the full experience of the visitation of the celestial beings so soon to appear on earth. And since he could not take all of his associates with him, he decided to take only the three who were in the habit of accompanying him on such special vigils. Accordingly, only Peter, James, and John shared even a part of this unique experience with the Master.
While Peter was yet speaking, a silvery cloud drew near and overshadowed the four of them. The apostles now became greatly frightened, and as they fell down on their faces to worship, they heard a voice, the same that had spoken on the occasion of Jesus' baptism, say: "This is my beloved Son; give heed to him." And when the cloud vanished, again was Jesus alone with the three, and he reached down and touched them, saying: "Arise and be not afraid; you shall see greater things than this." But the apostles were truly afraid; they were a silent and thoughtful trio as they made ready to descend the mountain shortly before midnight.
In a general way, Jesus knew beforehand what was to transpire on the mountain, and he much desired that all his apostles might share this experience. It was to fit them for this revelation of himself that he tarried with them at the foot of the mountain. But they could not attain those spiritual levels which would justify their exposure to the full experience of the visitation of the celestial beings so soon to appear on earth. And since he could not take all of his associates with him, he decided to take only the three who were in the habit of accompanying him on such special vigils. Accordingly, only Peter, James, and John shared even a part of this unique experience with the Master.
While Peter was yet speaking, a silvery cloud drew near and overshadowed the four of them. The apostles now became greatly frightened, and as they fell down on their faces to worship, they heard a voice, the same that had spoken on the occasion of Jesus' baptism, say: "This is my beloved Son; give heed to him." And when the cloud vanished, again was Jesus alone with the three, and he reached down and touched them, saying: "Arise and be not afraid; you shall see greater things than this." But the apostles were truly afraid; they were a silent and thoughtful trio as they made ready to descend the mountain shortly before midnight.
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The Mount of Transfiguration
Coming Down the Mountain Meaning of the Transfiguration The Epileptic Boy Jesus Heals the Boy In Celsus' Garden Peter's Protest At Peter's House The Decapolis Tour The Sermon on Forgiveness The Strange Preacher Instruction for Teachers and Believers The Talk with Nathaniel The Positive Nature of Jesus' Religion The Return to Magadan Rodan of Alexandria Rodan's Greek Philosophy The Art of Living The Lures of Maturity The Balance of Maturity The Religion of the Ideal Further Discussions with Rodan The Personality of God The Divine Nature of Jesus Jesus' Human and Divine Minds At the Feast of Tabernacles The Dangers of the Visit to Jerusalem The First Temple Talk The Woman Taken in Adultery The Feast of Tabernacles Sermon on the Light of the World Discourse on the Water of Life The Discourse on Spiritual Freedom The Visit with Martha and Mary |
At Bethlehem with Abner
Ordination of the Seventy at Magadan Ordination of the Seventy The Rich Young Man and Others The Discussion about Wealth Farewell to the Seventy Moving the Camp to Pella The Return of the Seventy Preparation for the Last Mission At the Feast of Dedication The Story of the Good Samaritan At Jerusalem Healing the Blind Beggar Josiah Before the Sanhedrin Teaching in Solomon's Porch PRODUCT DETAILS
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