Want to see the difference in two humans, one on a religious journey, yet unaware of himself, the other fully human, but discerning of the Spirit?
Peter is the institutional church on a good day, offering to build three new "church plants."
Meanwhile, Jesus is radiant, literally, and communicating with Moses & Elijah. He then leaves with clarity as to the "why" of John the Baptist and with clarity as to what is soon coming, along with the assurance of His resurrection.
Makes me wonder what all we are missing in this moment when religion and politics so reign!
Matthew 17:1-13 CEV
[1] Six days later Jesus took Peter and the brothers James and John with him. They went up to a very high mountain where they could be alone. [2] There in front of the disciples, Jesus was completely changed. His face was shining like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. [3] All at once Moses and Elijah were there talking with Jesus. [4] So Peter said to him, “Lord, it is good for us to be here! Let us make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” [5] While Peter was still speaking, the shadow of a bright cloud passed over them. From the cloud, a voice said, “This is my own dear Son, and I am pleased with him. Listen to what he says!” [6] When the disciples heard the voice, they were so afraid they fell flat on the ground. [7] But Jesus came over and touched them. He said, “Get up and don't be afraid!” [8] When they opened their eyes, they saw only Jesus. [9] On their way down from the mountain, Jesus warned his disciples not to tell anyone what they had seen until after the Son of Man had been raised from death. [10] The disciples asked Jesus, “Don't the teachers of the Law of Moses say Elijah must come before the Messiah does?” [11] Jesus told them, “Elijah certainly will come and get everything ready. [12] He has already come. However, the people did not recognize him and treated him just as they wanted to. They will soon make the Son of Man suffer in the same way.” [13] Then the disciples understood Jesus was talking to them about John the Baptist.
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