2002
Appearing in Glory: The Transfiguration
May 2002


“Appearing in Glory: The Transfiguration,” Friend, May 2002, 14

Appearing in Glory:
The Transfiguration

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Peter, James and John on Mount of Transfiguration

About a week after Peter bore testimony of Christ, Jesus took Peter, James, and John to the top of a high mountain to pray. Luke 9:28; Matt. 17:1; Mark 9:2

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Moses and Elias appeared to Jesus

As Jesus prayed, the glory of God came upon Him, and His face shone like the sun. Two beings, Moses and Elias, appeared with Him. They talked with Him about His coming Crucifixion and Atonement. Luke 9:29–31; Matt. 17:2–3; Mark 9:3–4

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Apostles fell asleep

While Jesus was praying to His Father, the Apostles fell asleep. Luke 9:32

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They heard Heavenly Father

When they awoke, they were able to see the glory of Jesus Christ, Moses, and Elias. They heard Heavenly Father’s voice testify, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.” Matt. 17:5; Luke 9:32, 35; Mark 9:7

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Jesus told Apostles to not fear

The Apostles were afraid and fell on their faces. Jesus touched them and told them to not fear. When they looked up, Jesus was alone. He told them to tell no one about what they had seen until after He had died and been resurrected. Matt. 17:6–9; Mark 9:8–9

Illustrated by Robert T. Barrett