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28 About eight days after said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray.

29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.

30 Two men, and , appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus.

31 They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at . Luke 9:23-24 If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it ... Context for Luke 9 : 1-27

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Feeding of 5,000 Cost of Discipleship 10-17 5,000+ fed, 12 baskets left 04 Take up your cross and follow over me; whoever loses his life for my sake will save it Luke 9:23 If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it ... 01 Transfiguration

His face shone and his clothing became as lightning A Taste of the Kingdom of God Luke 9:28-36

28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray.

29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.

30 Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus.

31 They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem.

Luke 9:28-36

28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray.

29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.

30 Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus.

31 They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem.

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28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray.

29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.

30 Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus.

31 They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. People Whom God Honored - They Were Raised to Heaven

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32 Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.) three booths ...

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34 While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” 36 When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen.

Luke 9:28-36

34 While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” 36 When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen. 04 Application

Discipleship from the perspective of Shame and Honor The Flow of Luke 9

Carnal Power - Herod Divine Power - Jesus Brashness of Jesus is honored Herod frustrated by the Father 1-6, 10 7-9 10-17 28-36

Novel Miracles Purposeful Miracles Disciples revel in Jesus calmly Kingdom Signs feeds 5,000 Luke 9: 7-9 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, 8 by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the of old had risen. 9 Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he sought to see him. The Flow of Luke 9

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3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Luke 9:28-36

34 While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” 36 When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen. Did not tell … :16-18 We were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” ... A Taste of the Kingdom of God A taste of the Kingdom of God - Luke 9:28-36 OVCC - Mark Hanson-Kahn - 1st Nov 2020

2 Peter 1:16-18 We were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” ... The Flow of Luke 9

Power - Herod Power - Jesus Brashness of Jesus is honored Herod frustrated by the Father 1-6, 10 7-9 10-17 28-36

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