King Jesus | April 9, 2023 | Resurrection Sunday
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Matthew 17:1-9
1 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
9 And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”
Talk Sheet Questions
What are the three most interesting things about this passage to you? What do you think are the three most important things?
How would you respond to those who suggest that this experience didn’t really happen, but was added as a spiritual lesson?
This story is like the center of a spider web, what are some things you can tell it connects to from the Bible?
If this was the amazing experience it looks like it was, why were the disciples so afraid? Do you think they should have been less afraid? Explain.
Can you think of reasons the resurrection would be the time to start telling people about this event? (9)
Prayer
Pray we will look forward to Jesus coming in his kingdom glory!
Talk Sheet questions will be temporarily discontinued on April 16. I hope you enjoy bringing your own questions to the Bible. Remember to focus on what you observe, then interpret, then apply the text to your life.