the transfiguration Flashcards
give reason why Jesus went back to the mountain
-to strenghthen his disciples faith allowing them to see that he is the real messiah
-to remind Jesus of his fullfilment to suffer and die
with whom did Jesus take with him
Peter, James and John
describe Jesus’ appearance during the configuration
his face was shining like the sun, and his clothes were whiter than snow as seen by his disciples because they were so close to the glory of Go
two strangers appeared with Jesus who were they and what did they represent
moses who represented the law and elijah who represented the prophets
explain the importance of the two straangers. what were they there foe
they spoke of the destiny Jesus was to fulfill as the in Jerusalem, his death, and his ressurection
what did the cloud represent
the cloud represented the presence of the Lord
Who represented Elijah during the time of Jesus and what was his job
John the baptist represented Elijah and his job was to prepare the way for the coming of Jesus
During the Transfiguration, a voice was neard, what did the voice say and what other time were these words spoken
The voice said “This is my son, with whom I am well pleased, listen to him.” These words were also spoken at Jesus’ baptism
Explain why Jesus told his disciples not to say anything
because he wanted to keep it a secret until after his ressurection. he wanted to reveal his true nature and purpose at the right time, and they wouldve stopped him from being crucified.
