What is the importance of the transfiguration to the ministry of Jesus?

      

Explain the importance of the transfiguration to the ministry of Jesus.

  

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Maurice
(i) The incident prepared the disciples of Jesus for His death and resurrection.

(ii) The appearance of Moses showed that Jesus had come to fulfill the Law.

(iii) Elijah's appearance showed that Jesus had come to fulfill the prophets' prophecies.

(iv) The voice from the cloud, "This is my son....", was the voice of God confirming to the disciples that Jesus was to be obeyed and trusted.

(v) It revealed to the disciples that there is life after death.

(vi) The disciples experienced the presence of God.

(vii) The disciples had a glimpse of Jesus in His heavenly glory.

(viii) It helped the disciples to understand that Jesus was sent by God to establish a new Kingdom on earth.

(ix) It strengthened the faith of the disciples.

(x) It taught the disciples that Jesus was to be obeyed and trusted.

(xi) The episode prepared Peter for the future leadership of the Church.

(xii) It teaches the need for privacy during prayer.

(xiii) The commanding words of God encouraged Jesus to continue His Ministry with faith and courage.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 19, 2017 at 07:36


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