A Witness to Glory
Luke 9:28-36
Pastor Jerry Koller

On this occasion, Jesus only takes Peter, James, and John with Him to pray.

The word “change” or “transformed” has to do with a change in form or appearance or a transformation of one thing into another.

· Splendor has to do with being magnificent or grand.
It is a quality that outshines the usual.

Even though all three were shining in glorious splendor, the three Apostles recognized Moses and Elijah.

There is only one reason why someone would put up a tent. It was because you anticipated spending an extended amount of time there.

Matthew says it was a bright cloud that enveloped them.

Matthew’s account mentions the voice saying “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”

This is the second time in Jesus’ life that God the Father made a public declaration regarding the Son.

· The Father places His stamp of approval on Jesus, the Son, and He is empowered from on high.
· Following this, Jesus begins His earthly ministry.

Just think of the impact this must have had upon Peter. No one in history, apart from James and John, witnessed such a supernatural and important event such as this.

The Transfiguration was about Jesus receiving the Father’s stamp of approval. It was about Jesus receiving honor and glory.

· Jesus is still the Son of God. He is still the Lamb of God who came to take away the sins of the world.
· He is still the One who suffered on a cross and shed His blood as an atonement, a covering, for our sins.
· He is still the One who rose from the dead so that the power of sin and death may be destroyed so that we may live with Him forever.

He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Have you beheld His glory?
· Have you called upon His name?
· God the Father said listen to Him.

Bear witness to Him by honoring and glorifying Him in all you do.

· Chet & Renee Goff and their family upon the death of Chet’s mother, Paulette Eldred, on 7/12.
· Renee Goff continues to undergo testing and treatment for her VCP heart condition. She has an appointment to address new concerns on 8/10.
· Deborah Kirby (Vasha Ferguson' sister) has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
· Janis (the wife of Tina Wilburn's dad) has been diagnosed with cancer. She is hoping to get an appointment at the Mayo Clinic to evaluate treatment options
· Baby Owen (premature twin born to Bailey Rooker's co-worker) had a successful surgery and was able to be transferred back to Bronson and reunited with his brother. Please continue to keep both babies in prayer. The family is grateful and thankful.
· Tia Rungaitis (sister-in-law of Josh Brower) is pregnant, due in September, and the baby has heart issues which will require operation immediately after birth. Pray for a successful pregnancy and that she carries to full-term.
· Roberta Newton is recovering at her daughter’s home from a fall that resulted in surgery for a broken femur.
· Carley Mielke (22-year-old granddaughter of Vicki Olson) has been released from the hospital and is recovering from major heart surgery at home. She still has a lengthy recovery but is doing well in the process.
· Linda Rooker is recovering from a successful hip replacement surgery.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.

First Baptist Church
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
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