Luke 9:28-43a

LISTEN TO JESUS

Keywords 9:35

A voice came from the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him."

 

1. They saw Jesus’ glory (28-36)

Jesus took Peter, John and James onto a mountain to pray. While Jesus was

praying, his face changed and his clothes gleamed like lightning. Moses and Elijah

appeared with Jesus. They spoke of his impending departure. The disciples had

never seen Jesus in his glory. Peter did not know what to say and blurted out that

he would build three shelters. But God the Father spoke from heaven and told the

disciples to listen to his Son, Jesus.

 

2. An unbelieving generation (37-43a)

They came down the mountain the next day to fi nd a large commotion. A man

had come with his demon-possessed son and asked the other disciples to drive

it out. They were unable. The man begged Jesus to do something. The demonpossessed

boy and the powerlessness of the disciples symbolized the unbelief

and spiritual perversion of that generation. Jesus expressed his burden. The

demon threw the boy into a convulsion but Jesus rebuked the spirit and healed

him.

 

Prayer Lord Jesus, thank you for revealing your glory through your death and

resurrection. Help me to listen to you and respond to you with faith.

One Word Listen to and believe in Jesus