Mat 17:1-2 | MHM | STEP | The Transfiguration of Jesus This section describes a remarkable event in Jesus’s life: the Transfiguration. Jesus takes three disciples up a mountain, where his appearance changes, and he is joined by Moses and Elijah. This event shows Jesus’s glory as the Son of God and connects him with the Law and the Prophets. It is a powerful confirmation to the disciples of who Jesus is and prepares them for his coming suffering. v. 1 : Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain by themselves. He chooses these three disciples because they will be leaders among the apostles. Sometimes, Jesus allows certain followers to witness special events to strengthen their faith.

‏ Matthew 17:1-2

The Transfiguration of Jesus

This section describes a remarkable event in Jesus’s life: the Transfiguration. Jesus takes three disciples up a mountain, where his appearance changes, and he is joined by Moses and Elijah. This event shows Jesus’s glory as the Son of God and connects him with the Law and the Prophets. It is a powerful confirmation to the disciples of who Jesus is and prepares them for his coming suffering.

v. 1: Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain by themselves. He chooses these three disciples because they will be leaders among the apostles. Sometimes, Jesus allows certain followers to witness special events to strengthen their faith.

v. 2: On the mountain, Jesus is transfigured before them—his face shines like the sun, and his clothes become as white as light (Matthew 17:2 ^a). This change shows Jesus’s divine glory. For a moment, the disciples see him as he truly is, the Son of God. His shining appearance reminds us of how Moses’s face shone when he spoke with God (Exodus 34:29-35 ^b), but Jesus’s glory is even greater.