 St Alban’s Episcopal Church Bolivar, Missouri Thursday, February 16, 2023 The Transfiguration Matthew 17:1-9  Matthew 17:1-9 Six days after Peter said that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to him Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwelling here, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed him, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with him I am well pleased; listen to him.” And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” 2 Peter 1:16-21 We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all you must understand this, that no prophesy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, because no prophesy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.  Remember Taco Sunday after church before another congregational planning meeting. We have people signed up to bring taco meat, shells, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, queso and tortilla chips -Anything else you’d like to bring would be welcome! |
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