The Transfiguration

Jesus’ transfiguration was a visionary revelation (Matt. 17:9) of the divine glory that the Son (Mark 9:7) possessed from His incarnation (see John 1:14). A brief scene in Luke’s Gospel clarifies what was at stake, not only in the vision but in Jesus’ ministry: Jesus discussed His “decease” with Moses and Elijah (Luke 9:31). The Greek word translated “decease” (exodus) refers to the process of “death.” It recalls the “Exodus” from Egypt as an earlier process of divine redemption. Thus, Jesus’ impending death and resurrection, also an “Exodus,” would further extend God’s redemption to humanity.

Taken from Chronological Study Bible