The New Exodus

Today we will focus in on Luke's account of what's called the Transfiguration of Jesus. This is one of those key moments in the life of our Lord where we get a real glimpse of his true heavenly majesty.

The apostle Peter, many years after this, wrote the following in 2 Peter 1, reflecting on what he saw on this day:

"We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 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," 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain."

And the main point to see here in Luke 9.28-45 is that Jesus Christ is the majestic Lord over all. And he's bringing a new Exodus to deliver his people from their captivity to Satan, sin, and death....