Jesus Prepared Men to Represent Him

Three of Jesus’ key men saw Him transfigured on a mountain. He had specifically chosen these three to share the experience with Him, one of several special times He arranged for Peter, James, and John. While the other nine disciples waited at the foot of the mountain for their comrades to return, this “inner circle” witnessed a miracle.

Jesus, the ultimate Trainer, and Mentor did things this way to prepare some key players for future leadership. Watch how He did it. Jesus . . .

* selected a group of key men (v. 28)

* took them to a special place (v. 28)

* spent time praying with them (vv. 28, 29)

* shared an unusual experience with them (vv. 30, 31)

* provided a lasting memory for them (vv. 32, 33)

* invested special time speaking with them (vv. 34, 35)

* gave them a secret history with Him that prepared them for the future (v. 36)

Taken from The Maxwell Leadership Bible