Fusion: week of 12/18

FAMILY THEME: THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS

Matthew 17:1-13

Jesus' transfiguration revealed the diving glory that was His

in Heaven.

1.  The Transfiguration of Jesus Revealed His Glory as the Son

     of God

     (Matthew 17:1-2)

     Jesus revealed His glory as the Son of God to Peter, James,

     and John.

 
2.  The Transfiguration Confirmed That Jesus Was the Son of

     God and Long Awaited Messiah

     (Matthew 17:3-8)

      At the Transfiguration, Jesus revealed Himself to be the Son

      of God, the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets.

 
3.  The Transfiguration Demonstrated Jesus' Foreknowledge

     (Matthew 17:9-13)

     Jesus told His disciples not to spread the news of this

     occurence until after He had risen from the dead.