Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, and Luke 9:28-36
And He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became white as light. (Matthew 17:2) And He was transfigured before them, and His clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. (Mark 9:2b-3) And as He was praying, the appearance of His face was altered, and His clothing became dazzling white. (Luke 9:29) All three writers make some effort to describe what Jesus’ Transfiguration looked like, but I daresay that we do not have the words in our language to truly describe His appearance! Mark focuses on His clothes; Matthew and Luke also describe His face. Luke is clearly lost for words: the appearance of His face was altered… None of these three Gospel writers were there at the Transfiguration; they had only the reports from Peter, James, and John, who tried to describe what they had seen. I am awestruck every time I read these accounts. Some day we will all see Jesus in all His glory. Now that will be a glory sighting!!
See also: June 8 / Matthew 17:1-13; June 9 / Mark 9:2-13; June 10 / Luke 9:28-36
Yes, what a glorious sighting, Fred!
My Bible notes point out that they were told not to share until after His death, presumably because they didn’t really understand what they had seen and wouldn’t have been good witnesses at this point. And this experience came after Peter had already recognized Jesus as the Messiah! They didn’t understand what “Messiah” meant.
Suggesting making 3 tents put Jesus on equal footing with Moses (law) and Elijah (prophets). That isn’t what God had in His plan, and the Father speaks out directly. That’s when they become fearful. Can you imagine saying, “Gotcha, Lord. I understand,” and God booming out, “No, you don’t get it. Listen up!” So many times I need a booming voice or 2×4 saying, “Listen up!”