Our reading for tonight's edition of Soul Cafe is the Transfiguration of Jesus as told in the Gospel according to Matthew, Chapter 17, verses 1-9:
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” 6When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” 8And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. 9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
I hope you will come tonight and share in our discussion. If you can't make it then we would love your comments here.
Blessings-
Rev. Beth
1 comment:
Peter, James and John high on the mountaintop, looking beyond the sky lines...looking into eternity, being human witnesses, catching a glimpse of the inner Jesus. WOW! I can totally see why Peter didn't want to leave the mountaintop life. It would be like living in paradise. Moses and Elijah appearing is just more proof of eternal life. Hearing the real words of God telling of his love for his son and the changes that took place makes it possible for others to see God through my actions and love toward others.
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