As Bright As The Sun
Jesus is transformed and is talking with Moses and Elijah.
Many rumors had been circulating about the identity of Jesus of Nazareth Some thought he was the second coming of the Old Testament prophet Elijah.
Jesus asked his disciples who they thought he was, and Simon Peter spoke up, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus then explained to them how he must suffer, die, and rise from the dead for the sins of the world.
Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James and John to the top of a mountain to pray. The three disciples fell asleep. When they awoke, they were astounded to see Jesus talking with Moses and Elijah.
Jesus was transformed. His face shone like the sun, his clothing was dazzling white, brighter than anyone could bleach it. He spoke with Moses and Elijah about his crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension in Jerusalem.
Peter suggested building three shelters, one for Jesus, one for Moses and one for Elijah. He was so terrified he did not know what he was saying.
Then a bright cloud enveloped all of them, and from it a voice said: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."
The disciples fell to the ground, paralyzed with fear, but when they looked up, only Jesus was present, returned to his normal appearance. He told them not to be afraid. On the way down the mountain, Jesus commanded his three followers not to speak of the vision to anyone until he had risen from the dead.
The Scripture
The Transfiguration
Matthew 17:1-9
And after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and His Face did shine as the sun, and His Raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elijah talking with Him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if you will, let us make here three Tabernacles; one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. While He yet spoke, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a Voice out of the cloud, which said, This is My Beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased; hear ye Him. And when the Disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them saying, Tell the Vision to no man, until the Son of Man be risen again from the dead.
The Transfiguration
Mark 9:1-13
And He said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them who stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the Kingdom of God come with power. And after six days Jesus took with Him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. And His raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. And there appeared unto them Elijah with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three Tabernacles; one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. For he did not know what to say; for they were sore afraid. And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud is My Beloved Son: hear Him. And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. And as they came down from the mountain, He charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of Man were risen from the dead. And the kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean. And they asked Him, saying, Why do the scribes that Elijah must first come? And He answered and told them, Elijah verily cometh first, and restores all things; and how it is written of the Son of Man, that He must suffer many things, and be set at nought. But I say unto you, That Elijah is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of Him.
The Transfiguration
Luke 9:28-36
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. And as He prayed, the fashion of His countenance was altered, and His raiment was white and glistening. And, behold, there talked with Him two men, which were Moses and Elijah: Who appeared in glory, and spoke of His decease which He should accomplish at Jerusalem. But Peter and they who were with Him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw His Glory, and the two men that stood with Him. And it came to pass, as they departed from Him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what He said. White He thus spoke, there came a cloud and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is My Beloved Son: hear Him. And when the voice was past, Jesus was found. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those tings which they had seen.