Scripture: Mark 9:2-9 (NRSV)
2Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. 4And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” 8Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.
9As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Reflection Questions
- What is significant about this event taking place on a mountain?
- When had the voice of God spoken before (in the Gospel of Mark)?
- What is the significance of Moses and Elijah being seen with Jesus?
- What is Peter’s mistake? What is ours?
- Why did Jesus tell the disciples not to tell anyone about what they had seen and heard?
Prayer
Lord, help us even in the midst of fear to keep you always in sight. Amen.
Tags: Elijah, James, Jesus, John, Moses, Peter, Transfiguration
