Mt17

Peter, James and John got to witness Jesus' time with His Father. Not only did it conclude with a powerful affirmation from heaven, it involved conversation with Moses and Elijah! Was this the "normal" experience of Jesus spending time "alone" with His Father?

We have seen the pattern of Jesus' life was to get away and be alone! This time he takes Peter, James and John along. What they witnessed was miraculous and amazing. They saw Jesus actually talking to saints who have been dead for centuries! They hear the voice of God booming from heaven. They were terrified!

We call this event the "transformation". Jesus was literally changed in form and appearance. In a sense, our transformation happens the same way. When we take time to "get away" from the busyness of the day, and spend time in the scriptures with Jesus, Moses, Elijah, etc., we too are transformed.