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April 12: A Display of Glory (Matthew 17:1-13)

Adult Education: This Sunday at 9:00am, we will have the unique opportunity of having Dr. Jason DeRouchie give an overview of Zephaniah during our adult education at 9:00am. Dr. DeRouchie is professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem Seminary in Minneapolis, MN. He has been worshipping with our church over the past several months while in Raleigh on sabbatical writing two commentaries on Zephaniah. This class will be one week only, meeting in the sanctuary; it will be recorded for the benefit of those not able to attend.

**The Gospel Project (with Ray Rutledge) and Discovering Christ Covenant (for prospective members) will still meet as normal at 9:00am on April 12.


Matthew 17:1-13




Sermon Summary

Three weeks ago, we saw in Matt 16:24-28 that true discipleship is reflected in a life of denial, taking up your cross daily and following Jesus, even willing to suffer loss for Jesus’ sake. Jesus even gave us reasons to persevere. In this week's passage (Matt 17:1-13), God reveals Jesus in such glory and worth that following him in true biblical discipleship appears wise beyond measure. This revelation was intended to encourage the fainthearted to follow in obedience and not shrink back in fear. God will pull back the curtain for a moment to let us see the glory of Jesus. He does this prior to his final work on the cross showing that the gospel of the kingdom of glory is also the gospel of the cross. The transfiguration of Jesus is unique and meant to be a balm for the wounds of this life. By beholding Jesus, we will experience great transformation, incrementally and assuredly.


Review and Apply

  1. Speak to how mountains are often used in scripture.
  2. What does the transfiguration reveal about Jesus that demands a response of faith?
  3. How can the transfiguration lead to deeper worship?
  4. Explain the difference and effect of respecting and admiring Jesus but not worshiping or understanding him?
  5. How does this passage ready you for suffering, death or heaven?
  6. What are some things that need to change in your life for you to begin beholding the glory of Jesus?