Jesus, Moses, and Elijah met on the mountaintop. One's face radiated with divine light. The others did not.
Moses and Elijah were no slouches - these were titans of Jewish history, the very embodiment of the law and the prophets. And yet, when standing next to Jesus, they paled. It was Christ alone that the Father referred to, saying "This is my Son, listen to Him" in Matthew 17.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What was the 'transfiguration,' and why did Jesus undergo it? B) Why did Moses and Elijah appear, and what did they talk about? C) What was Peter's mistake, and what forgiveness did he receive?
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Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Gulfport, MS and has a DMin from New Geneva Theological Seminary in Colorado Springs.