Luke 9:28-36
Key Verse 9:29 “As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.”
1. What did Jesus say to his disciples eight days earlier? (26-27) Who did Jesus take with him to a mountain and why?
2. How did Jesus’ appearance change as he prayed? (29; cf. Revelation 1:12-16) Why did Jesus show himself in this way to his disciples? (cf. 2 Peter 1:17-18, John 1:14)
3. Who appeared to talk with Jesus? (30) What did they talk about and why? (31) What did Jesus have in common with Moses and Elijah? (cf. Hebrews 11:24-26, 1 Kings 18:21-22)
4. What were the disciples doing? (32) When they saw his glory, how did Peter respond? (33) What does this reveal about his inner desire?
5. What might be the meaning of the cloud that enveloped them? (34; cf. Exodus 24:15-16, 1 Kings 8:10-11) What was God’s message to the disciples? (35; cf. Luke 3:22) Why was this message necessary?