As stressed throughout our sermon series, the identity of Jesus Christ remains the most significant matter in all of human history. This week’s sermon series The Gospel of Luke, Part II: A Journey through Galilee presentsthe unveiling of Jesus’s glory through His transfiguration. In response to the unquestioned identity and matchless majesty of our Messiah seen through these events, we are to dedicate our lives to knowing Jesus and sharing Him with others.

Jason’s Main Points

• The glory of Jesus reveals that He is God.

• The fulfillment of the Law & Prophets reveals Jesus is the Messiah.

• The affirmation of the Father reveals Jesus’s identity.

• The affirmation of the disciples testifies to Jesus’s identity.

Key Takeaways

• In this passage, the glory of Jesus is on display for Peter, James, and John to witness and experience firsthand.

• Together, Moses and Elijah affirm that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets.

• In the Gospels, God the Father speaks audibly and affirmatively three times: 1) Jesus’s baptism, 2) Jesus’s transfiguration, and 3) Jesus’s foretelling of His death.

• Jesus is again affirmed in His identity and intimate relationship with the Father.

• As we listen to Jesus, we bring His name glory and bring blessing to ourselves and others.

• Post-resurrection, the disciples dedicated their very lives to the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.

• The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make the people of God more like the Son of God.

• A main purpose of the Church is to encourage one another to gather together, open up God’s Word, and behold the beauty and glory of God.

Discussion Questions/Application

Personal application:

• Study Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53 to revel in the glory of Jesus the promised Messiah.

• How will you personally prioritize pursuing Christ this week?

Discuss with your community group:

• How is your group doing at opening up God’s Word together to behold the beauty and glory of God? How can you gain ground in keeping Christ at the center of your group?

• What about Christ most stirs your affections and adoration?

Passages Referenced

Luke 9:28-36; Habakkuk 3:4; Psalms 104:1-2; Matthew 17:1-13; John 1:14; Colossians 1:13-20; Matthew 5:17; 1 Peter 1:10-12; Psalm 22; Isaiah 53; John 3:14-15; 1 John 5:3; Deuteronomy 18:15; Acts 3; John 14:6; Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Peter 1:16-18; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 12:2; Exodus 33:18.

Worship Set List

Who is Like the Lord, All Sufficient Merit, I Exalt Thee, Build My Life, At the Cross (Love Ran Red)