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Six days after Peter confessed Him as the Christ, Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, where He was transfigured before them—His face shone like the sun and His clothes became dazzling white (vv. 1–2). Moses and Elijah appeared, showing that the Law and the Prophets point to Him (v. 3; Matt. 5:17). A bright cloud overshadowed them, and the Father’s voice declared, “This is my beloved Son… listen to him” (v. 5; Matt. 3:17). Terrified, the disciples fell down, but Jesus reassured them (vv. 6–8). Coming down the mountain, He explained that Elijah had already come in the person of John the Baptist, who, like the Son of Man, suffered at the hands of others (vv. 9–13; Mal. 4:5–6; Matt. 11:14).
Back in the valley, Jesus healed a boy with a demon after the disciples had failed to do so, telling them their problem was “little faith” and teaching that even faith as small as a mustard seed can accomplish the impossible (vv. 14–21; cf. 13:31–32). He again predicted His betrayal, death, and resurrection, which deeply distressed them (vv. 22–23). In Capernaum, when asked about the temple tax, Jesus taught that as God’s Son, He and His disciples are free—but to avoid unnecessary offense, He sent Peter to catch a fish with a coin in its mouth to pay the tax for them both (vv. 24–27; Ex. 30:11–16; Gal. 6:2).
🌀 Reflection: The Father’s command is still the same today—listen to Jesus. Where do you need to slow down, quiet distractions, and hear His voice through His Word?
💬 Mission Challenge: Share one thing Jesus has taught you recently with someone who needs encouragement or truth.
Just Keith Harris 
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