January 29, 2012
The Unfading Glory of Jesus Christ
Speaker: Mike Sciarra Topic: Matthew: Following The King Passage: Matthew 17:1–17:13
The Unfading Glory of Jesus Christ (Matthew 17:1-13)
Discussion Questions
Read Matthew 17:-13; Mark 9:2–8; and Luke 9:28–36
- Compare the three passages. What similarities and differences do you see?
- Both Moses and Elijah spoke with God on top of a mountain. What similarities and differences can you find between
- Moses on Sinai in Exodus 24 and Elijah on Horeb (Sinai) in
- 1 Kings 19? How do these passages relate to the transfiguration passage?
- Read 2 Peter 1:16–17. What was the significance to Peter of the transfiguration? How might the transfiguration experience have led John to write the words of John 1:14?
- Was the transfiguration for Jesus’ benefit? Or for the benefit of the disciples? Or both? Is it necessary for us to have a great experience of the glory of Jesus in order to have faith in him as Son of God?