S1 Religion - Identity Of Jesus Flashcards
Recall the story of The Transfiguration
Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James and John up a mountain, where they were alone.
A change came over Jesus and his clothes started shining white - whiter than anyone could wash them
The three disciples saw Moses and Elijah walking with Jesus
Peter said to Jesus “Teacher, how good is it that we are here! We will make three tents, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.”
He and the others were so frightened they did not know what to say
Then a cloud appeared and covered them with its shadow, then a voice came from the cloud. “This is my dear son - listen to him!”
They took a quick look around but saw no one but Jesus.
As they came down the mountain Jesus ordered them “Don’t tell anyone what you have seen, until the son of man has risen from death”
They obeyed this order, but among themselves started discussing the order. “What does this rising from the death mean?” And they asked Jesus, “Why do the teachers of the law say Elijah must come first?”
His answer was, “Elijah is indeed coming first in order to get everything ready. Yet the scriptures say that the son of Man will suffer much and be rejected? I tell you however, that Elijah has already come, and the people treated him as they please, as the scriptures say about him.
Why is it relevant that Jesus’ clothes became white?
White is associated with hope, heaven and The Holy Spirit and by its use foreshadows his death and ressurection
How does the transfiguration confirm jesus’ identity and Son of God?
Gods voice telling them
How does Jesus remind the disciples that he must suffer and die? (At the Transfiguration)
When he tells them not to tell anyone until after the Son of Man rises from the dead
How does the transfiguration assure Jesus he is following the right path?
Gods words encouraging the disciples to listen to him
Where did the transfiguration take place?
Up a high mountain, Jews believed this to holy and closer to heaven
What did god say to Jesus at the transfiguration
“This is my dear son - listen to him!
Who appeared with Jesus at this event?
Elijah and Moses
What did Peter suggest he do when Moses and Elijah appeared?
That he go build each of them a tent
