The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36)
When Jesus takes Peter, John, and James up a mountain to pray, the appearance of his face was transformed, and his clothes became dazzling white. The Transfiguration is also covered in Mark 9:2-9
What is transfiguration?The word "transfigured" is a very interesting word. The Greek word is "metamorpho" and it means to transform, literally or figuratively to metamorphose, or to change... In the case of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ it means to match the outside with the reality of the inside. To change the outward so that it matches the inward reality. Jesus' divine nature was "veiled" in human form and the transfiguration was a glimpse of that glory. Therefore, the transfiguration of Jesus Christ displayed the... glory of God incarnate in the Son.
Transfiguration Sunday is the Sunday before Lent. Its position in the Christian year suggests why the Transfiguration was given; to offer encouragement before a time of focused prayer and fasting. Intergenerational worshipThis offering written and compiled by Elizabeth Waldron Anstice looks at Transfiguration Sunday and offers an opportunity to keep our feet on the ground and stay conscious of our own humanity knowing that we don’t need bright lights or mountain tops to listen to Jesus.
Downloadable from https://intergen.org.au/ Changing AppearancesSource: This game was found on the Family Faith Ministry website
Purpose: Play this game to help students begin to think about how Jesus’ appearance changed. Supplies: None Can you tell when something changes? Sometimes seeing how something has changed is easy and sometimes it is hard. Today, we are going to learn how Jesus’ appearance changed on the mountain. Everyone who was with Jesus noticed the change. Before we discover what happened, let’s play a game to see how well you see changes. Directions:
Gospel ConversationsThe Transfiguration is one of the most important feasts for the Orthodox Church, yet can be overlooked in Anglican or Protestant churches. What is it about this story that some Christians find so important? What is it that speaks to the core of our life as followers of Christ? A team from the Dunedin Diocese (Nicki, John, Anne and Michael) talk it through together.
A gospel conversation from last year's passage in Luke on the Transfiguration
The Transfiguration is a mysterious and yet vitally important episode in the Gospel story. This week Archdeacon Michael Godfrey is joined by Bishop Kelvin Wright, Dr Lisa Emerson, and the Rev'd Rose Scott for what is often a profound, hopeful and inspiring conversation on Luke's version of the story. |
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Discussion Questions"Moses and Elijah were about to leave, when Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here! Let us make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But Peter did not know what he was talking about."
Transfiguration and GraceBishop Eleanor, Assistant Bishop of Wellington until she moved to become Bishop of Hull (UK), shares a short talk about a painting of the transfiguration, as apart of the Wellington Lenten series for 2019
Seven Minute Sermon'Listen to him!' A Seven Minute podcast sermon from Rev. George Penk, from St Mark's Remuera, on Rhema.
Tent buildingTent building is a lot of fun, and can happen outside in the garden or indoors. Here’s how to make a simple tent with blankets or sheets:
What you need:The best thing about building your own tent is that you only need objects you’re likely to have lying around the house already. You may need to pay a quick visit to the garden centre for the bamboo canes!
PrayersSource: Church of Scotland's worship resources, found here
Dazzling God of the heights and the depths all Creation is full of Your glory all the signs are there to read all the warnings made in love all the encouragement, all the guidance. Though the path be steep, and new ways needed to get there and things look different; still, with Christ, we do not face them alone. Called together, we can listen sharing, we can grow ourselves – but from a new perspective our world – beloved through the Chosen Son. Worship ResourcesThe Church of Scotland has some worship resources and ideas for today, found here
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