Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where He is transfigured before them. His clothes become dazzling white, and Elijah and Moses appear, talking with Jesus. A voice from a cloud declares, 'This is my beloved Son; listen to him.'
Theological significance
The Transfiguration reveals Jesus' divine glory and affirms His identity as the Son of God. It connects the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah) with the fulfillment in Christ.
In the broader story
This event prefigures the resurrection and glorification of Jesus, affirming His messianic mission and divine authority.
A man brings his son, who is possessed by a mute spirit, to Jesus after the disciples are unable to cast it out. Jesus rebukes the unclean spirit, and the boy is healed.
Theological significance
This miracle demonstrates Jesus' authority over demonic forces and the necessity of faith and prayer in spiritual warfare.
In the broader story
The event underscores the power of faith and prayer, themes that are central to the life and ministry of Jesus and the early church.
Jesus teaches His disciples about His impending death and resurrection, emphasizing the necessity of His suffering.
Theological significance
This prediction highlights the centrality of the cross in Jesus' mission and the redemptive plan of God.
In the broader story
Jesus' foretelling of His death and resurrection is a pivotal moment that prepares the disciples for the events of the Passion and the foundation of Christian faith.
In the order the chapter tells them. The corpus records sequence, not dates — biblical chronology is contested, and this does not take a position on it.