2026-02-15 The Morning Star Rises by The Rev Dr Melissa Allison

2026-02-15 The Morning Star Rises by The Rev Dr Melissa Allison

From Greenfield Presbyterian Podcast by Greenfield Presbyterian Digital Ministries

February 23, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

This episode features a sermon on the theme of transformation in the context of divine encounters.

This is the 2nd in the sermon series titled “Strange Encounters of the Divine Kind” from Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, MI. The Scriptures are Matthew 17:1-9 and 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9 Jesus’ transformation 17 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them to the top of a very high mountain. 2 He was transformed in front of them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light. 3 Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus. 4 Peter reacted to all of this by saying to Jesus, “Lord, it’s good that we’re here. If you want, I’ll make three shrines: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 While he was still speaking, look, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son whom I dearly love. I am very pleased with him. Listen to him!” 6 Hearing this, the disciples fell on their faces, filled with awe. 7 But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” 8 When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. 9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Don’t tell anybody about the vision until the Human One is raised from the…

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Allison

Topics covered

  • sermon
  • transformation
  • divine encounters

Keywords

  • Matthew 17
  • 2 Peter 1
  • Greenfield Presbyterian Church

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Morning Star, Strange Encounters of the Divine Kind, Scriptures

Places: Berkley, MI

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