6 figures
Central figure, teacher, and miracle worker.
In this chapter, Jesus sends out the twelve apostles, feeds the five thousand, predicts His death, and is transfigured. He teaches about the cost of discipleship and the nature of His kingdom.
Messengers and representatives of Jesus.
Jesus sends them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick, giving them power and authority over all demons.
Disciple and spokesperson for the apostles.
Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ and witnesses the Transfiguration, where he suggests building three tabernacles.
Disciples and witnesses of the Transfiguration.
They accompany Jesus on the mountain and later ask about calling down fire from heaven on a Samaritan village.
Ruler curious about Jesus.
Herod hears about Jesus and is perplexed, thinking He might be John the Baptist raised from the dead.
Prophets appearing at the Transfiguration.
They appear in glory and speak with Jesus about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.