57 A Spectacular Surprise

Luke 9:28-36; Mark 9:2-13; Matthew 17:1-13, TBC Book Two, Chapter 57
Jesus was full of surprises, and no one knew that better than his own disciples. His most recent surprise, however, was not a pleasant one. Only a week earlier, Jesus had revealed to them that he would suffer and die, for that was part of God’s plan. Now he called Peter, John, and James apart from the other disciples. “Come with me up the mountain,” he said. They thought they were going there just to pray, but once again, they were in for yet another big surprise.

When they reached a certain spot, Jesus knelt to pray, and so did they. But it wasn’t long before the three disciples fell asleep. While they slept, the Lord continued to pray. And as he prayed, his body began to glow like a brilliant light. Even his clothes became radiant, as bright as lightning.

Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared, their bodies also full of heavenly glory. . . . 

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 57, for the rest of the story.)​

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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Sometimes we just need to be quiet . . . and listen to God’s Son.
     A promise to cling to: “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’ ” Psalm 46:10 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Let My Words Be Few  Phillips, Craig, and Dean     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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