Unexpected Places: on a Mountain top - remember the Light and the Voice

About this episode

The episode explores the significance of the transfiguration of Jesus and its relevance for modern listeners.

"This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him." Matthew (chapter 17), Mark (chapter 9) and Luke (chapter 9) all describe Jesus going to the top of a mountain with Peter, James and John. They weren't alone for long, as Moses and Elijah appeared and talked with Jesus. Why did this happen to three of Jesus' disciples and why is it still applicable for you to learn about it in the 2020s? Jesus was not just a rabbi and miracle-worker - He was also the Son of God. God spoke fr...

People in this episode

Host: John Stephenson

Topics covered

• transfiguration
• discipleship
• spiritual lessons
• Christianity
• faith

Keywords

• transfiguration
• Jesus
• disciples
• Moses
• Elijah
• spirituality
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew, Mark, Luke

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