Short talk on the Transfiguration

1. The story, summarized.
2. What does this teach us about Jesus Christ?
3. What does this teach us about ourselves?
4. Why did it occur when it did?
5. Why were Moses and Elias present?
6. What other event in our Lord’s life has obvious similarities to the Transfiguration?
7. Blessing of fruit, especially grapes.
8. OT Scripture for the Feast
9. The most important “take home message” scripture for the feast.

Transfiguration Human nature in the Midst of the Divine Luke 9:28-36. New Text Homily.

We say today, brothers and sisters, that humanity can meet Divinity; Humanity can see Divinity; Humanity can be part of Divinity.

In the Old Testament Moses, saw the back parts of God; he was hidden in the cleft of a rock; he didn’t see that much [1]. But now, face to face, man is with God. Jesus Christ showing He is fully God, shining as the light. …

More Questions about the Transfiguration

As a portion of our Orthodox brethren are in the midst of the after feast of the Transfiguration, I thought I would make you aware of more Questions and answers abot this feast that serve as a catechetical instruction:

http://www.orthodox.net/questions/transfiguration_1.html

Scripture read on Transfiguration: 10 questions 4-7

4. What made His raiment white and glistering? What occurrence in the OT proves it is possible for our “countenance to be altered”?

5. Moses and Elias conversation about events after their death proves and important truth about the dead, which a good part of those who profess to be Christians seem to not be aware of. What?

6. Why did Moses and Elias appear? What does each represent?

7. Why did Moses and Elias speak of Jesus’ upcoming passion? It would not be out of order to make an educated guess.

Scripture read on Transfiguration: 10 questions 1-3

1. “And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.” (LUKE 9:28)

What sayings?

2. Why did Jesus take three of His disciples?

3. What were the practical considerations and spiritual meaning of Jesus ascending a mountain to pray?

Transfiguration, 2008. Audio Homily. Human nature in the midst of the Divine.

LISTEN NOW There is a startling contrast between Moses and Elias and the Apostles during the Transfiguration. The Apostles show they were not yet ready to fully experience Divine nature because of their sleepiness, confusion and fear. Moses and Elias were perfectly at peace in the midst of the uncreated light. Humanity was created to… Continue reading Transfiguration, 2008. Audio Homily. Human nature in the midst of the Divine.