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How did disciples recognize Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration?
A:Jesus took Peter, James and John up into a high mountain, where his appearance changed, and they saw him talking to two strangers. Somehow, the disciples knew without question that the strangers talking to Jesus were Moses and Elijah. Read literally, the sole reason for this journey was to let the three disciples see Jesus talking to Moses and Elijah, yet they learnt nothing from the experience and were even instructed to tell no one. In spite of this life-changing event, and its absolute proof that Jesus was the Messiah, Peter went on to deny Jesus. If the Transfiguration ever happened, it must be that the disciples were less sure of who the strangers were than is suggested in the gospel story. Why they even thought the men were Moses and Elijah is not stated.
What is the meaning of the Transfiguration?
The Transfiguration of Jesus is an event in the gospels, in which Jesus took Peter, John and James up a mountain, where they saw his appearance change and he spoke to strangers that the disciples somehow knew without question were Moses and Elijah, offering to build three tabernacles, one each for Jesus, Moses and Elijah. They heard the voice of God from heaven.Read literally, the sole reason for this journey was to let the three disciples see Jesus talking to Moses and Elijah. Yet they learnt nothing from the experience and were even instructed to tell no one. In spite of this life-changing event, and its supposedly absolute proof that Jesus was the Messiah, Peter went on to deny Jesus.Mark's Gospel is regarded as the first of the New Testament gospels to be written, and in its original form had no resurrection appearances, with the "Long Ending" (verses 16:9-20) only added much later. Thus it was important for Mark that there be confirmation that Jesus really was the son of God. The Transfiguration was Mark's most important proof of the relationship of Jesus to God, as well as mirroring the baptism of Jesus. We can see the baptism and the Transfiguration as literary counterpoints in the structure of Mark, when we look at the two major divisions of the Gospel. The first division begins with John explaining the coming of Jesus, followed by the baptism and the voice of God from heaven, and ends with Jesus predicting the passion story. The second division begins with the Transfiguration of Jesus and the voice of God from heaven, and ends with his passion story, followed by the young man explaining the departure of Jesus.The Gospels of Matthew and Luke are known to have relied on Mark for their information about the life and mission of Jesus. However, each its its own way has stories about the resurrection appearances of Jesus and so for these gospels, the Transfiguration becomes less important. A similar situation applies with the Gospel of John.
Which gospel writer described Jesus as the new Moses?
Matthew's Gospel draws parallels between Jesus and Moses, especially in the nativity account, portraying Jesus as a second Moses.Matthew had Herod slaughter the innocent infants of Bethlehem because he feared Jesus, just as the Old Testament says that the pharaoh slaughered the Israelite infants because he feared Moses. Joseph went with Jesus to Egypt and Jesus saved his people, just as the Old Testament Joseph went to Egypt and saved his people. Matthew even says that Joseph's father was Jacob (Heli in Luke's Gospel) just as the Old Testament Joseph's father was Jacob. The author of Matthew's Gospel did this because in Deuteronomy 18:15-18, God isquoted as saying, "I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee [Moses] ..." and Matthew wanted to prove that this was a prophecy of Jesus.Another parallel drawn only in Matthew's Gospel is that just as Moses went up to a mountain to receive the Law (incl. the Ten Commandments) from God, so Matthew chapter 5 says that Jesus goes up to a mountain to give a new Law in the Sermon on the Mount, which included the Beatitudes. Luke has Jesus give four of these Beatitudes, but they are given in the Sermon on the Plain, thus not drawing this parallel with Moses.In the original gospel account of the temptation in the wilderness (Mark 1:!3), Jesus was in the wilderness for forty days, tended by angels and with no suggestion that he fasted for this period. In Matthew (also in Luke), Jesus fasted for forty days, just as Moses fasted for forty days on the mountain.
What did Jesus talk about with Elijah and Moses on the mountain?
Luke 9:31 tells us that Jesus spoke with Moses and Elijah concerning his decease (death) that was to take place at Jerusalem. As for exactly what was said concerning his death, we do not know, because we are not told.
What was moses profession when god call him?
Moses was a shepherd when God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
What are the name of mountains where Jesus taught?
Jesus took a few disciples to a mountain call Mount of Transfiguration. Where the two prophets of old prophet Elijah and prophet Moses were seen by the disciples.
How did disciples recognize Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration?
A:Jesus took Peter, James and John up into a high mountain, where his appearance changed, and they saw him talking to two strangers. Somehow, the disciples knew without question that the strangers talking to Jesus were Moses and Elijah. Read literally, the sole reason for this journey was to let the three disciples see Jesus talking to Moses and Elijah, yet they learnt nothing from the experience and were even instructed to tell no one. In spite of this life-changing event, and its absolute proof that Jesus was the Messiah, Peter went on to deny Jesus. If the Transfiguration ever happened, it must be that the disciples were less sure of who the strangers were than is suggested in the gospel story. Why they even thought the men were Moses and Elijah is not stated.
Why was Elijah referred to in the New Testament?
Elijah and Elisha together are a type of Christ. Elijah represents Christ before the cross and Elisha after the cross. Elijah's ministry was to call Israel back to the faith of the Fathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He was known for causing it to not rain, and for calling fire from heaven. Elijah represents the law, which we are told is a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ. Elishah represents grace.John and Jesus together also are a type of Christ. John represents Elijah and preached repentance to call Israel back to the faith of the fathers. He represents the law which can only convict of sin. Jesus represents grace. "This is Elijah" refers to Jesus and John together. In another place the disciples knew that Jesus was speaking of John, refers to John representing the Elijah half of the picture.Elijah had said there would be no rain until his word. With water as a symbol of the word of God, there was no word from God for four hundred years until John spoke. And in a double fulfillment, Jesus is the Word of God, and he did not begin his ministry until John had spoken.Furthermore, John's costume was designed to remind people of Elijah.There is a second context where he is mentioned and that is at the mount of transfiguration. Moses, Elijah and Christ were together. The reason for this is theme wrapped around the number three. The Father, Son and Holy Ghost are revealed through Word, Works and Life. Moses represents the revelation of God through the Word - the Law. Elijah represents the revelation of God through mighty works. And Jesus represents the revelation of God through Life itself, God incarnate. In this theme, we are deaf, blind and lame, but Christ makes us hear, see and walk.The third context is presumed to be in Revelation as one of the two witnesses. In the same way that Elijah and Elisha, John and Jesus, and Jesus himself represent Law and Grace, so the two witnesses will also represent the two edges of the sword, or the Word of God.We know how Jesus represents grace, but how does he also represent the law? His perfect life puts us to shame because he faced the same temptation we do, yet did not sin. By his perfect life he condemns us so that we are without excuse. He is Judge.So we can approach Christ for mercy or for judgment. Elijah is mentioned in the New Testament to remind us that without the mercy of Christ, we face the judgment of Christ.
Why did people think that Jesus was Elijah?
Some assumed that Jesus calling 'Eli' meant Elijah, but did not understand that it was Aramaic for ' My God'. Mark 15:34, 35 - And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" which is translated, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" Some of those who stood by, when they heard that, said, "Look, He is calling for Elijah!"The words not only sound alike, but are also similar in meaning; Elijah means "my God is Jehovah." [Quote from NKJV]
Who saw jesus ascend?
AnswerThe transfiguration of Jesus is described as being witnessed by Peter, James and John up on a high mountain, where his appearance changed and they saw him talking to Moses and Elijah. Somehow, the disciples knew without question that the strangers talking to Jesus were Moses and Elijah.Israe.l Finkelstein tells us that the majority of scholars believe that the historical events ascribed to Moses never occurred, and it is therefore most unlikely that Moses ever existed. Similarly, it is quite improbable that Elijah ever existed. If the scholars are right, the transfiguration did not really occur and no one witnessed the transfiguration.
Where did the transfiguration occur?
Another answer from our community:In the transfiguration, Jesus was fulfilling His promise to His disciples that: "...There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of Man coming in His Kingdom." (Matt.16:28)It was the "vision" that Peter, James and John saw "six days later" in chapter 17.They witnessed a vision of Jesus in His "glorified state" as He appears now... and how He will appear when He returns to earth with His Kingdom. They saw Him standing in the prophetic vision of the Kingdom of God with Moses and Elijah... whom they couldn't have otherwise known, except that it had to have been revealed to them in the vision."And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, TELL THE VISION TO NO MAN, until the Son of Man be risen again from the dead." (Matt.17:9)Jesus gave them a little taste of the Kingdom of God.
What is the story of Jesus on the mountain?
This is the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus. He took Peter, James and John up into a high mountain, where his appearance changed, and they saw him talking to two strangers. Somehow, the disciples knew without question that the strangers talking to Jesus were Moses and Elijah. When the disciples looked up again, Moses and Elijah were gone.Read literally, the sole reason for this journey was to let the three disciples see Jesus talking to Moses and Elijah, yet they learnt nothing from the experience and were even instructed to tell no one. In spite of this life-changing event, and the absolute proof the presence of Moses and Elijah would provide that Jesus was the Messiah, Peter went on to deny Jesus. It must be that the disciples were less sure of who the strangers were than is suggested in the gospel.We can understand more about the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain by looking at it within the framework, parallel structure of Mark's Gospel, since this is where the story was first told. Mark wanted to associate Jesus with Elijah and Moses. It was not enough to have Jesus talk to Elijah and Moses, impressive as this would be, but to associate him as closely as possible with two of the most revered men in the Hebrew scriptures. He achieved this by linking the Baptism of Jesus and his forty days in the wilderness with the Transfiguration and the appearance of Elijah and Moses on the mountain. As shown in the following table, the parallel structure allows the gospel to link Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness, in the pair groups BCD, and the Transfiguration, in the pair groups B'C'D':A . John explains the coming of Jesus(Mark 1:1-8)B .The baptism of Jesus (1:9)C . The voice of God from heaven, "Thou art my beloved son" (1:11)D . The forty days in the wilderness as an allusion to Elijah and Moses (1:13)E . The people were astonished at what Jesus taught (1:22)F . Jesus casts out an unclean spirit (1:23-26)G . Pharisees took counsel with the Herodians how they might destroy Jesus (3:6)H . Demons, whenever they see Jesus, fall down and say that he is the Son of God.-- Jesus commands that they tell no one of this (3:11-12)I .. Jesus calls the 12 disciples (3:13-19)J .. Jesus rejects his own family: he has a new family, his followers (3:31-35)K . Jesus rebukes the wind (4:36-41)L . The demoniac, wearing no clothes (5:15), cries out that Jesus not torment him and Jesus sends out the demons (5:1-20)M . Jesus comes into his own country (6:1)-- Where he was brought upN . The people misunderstand Jesus and he can do no mighty work (6:2-6)O . Jesus sends out the disciples and curses those who will not receive them (6:7-11)-- in sending the disciples with authority and expecting all to receive them, Jesus is asserting his own authorityP . Herod thinks that Jesus is John the Baptist risen from the dead (6:14)Q . Herodias and her daughter conspire to kill John the Baptist (6:16-29)R . Feeding the thousands, and related miracles and discourses (6:33-8:21)S . Who do people say that I am (8:27)T . Peter affirms faith in Jesus as the Christ (8:29)U . Whosoever shall be ashamed of me: of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed (8:38)V . The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and scribes (8:31a)W . Be killed and after three days rise again (8:31b)X . Prophecy of second coming (9:1)- Jesus tells the disciples that some of them would not taste death until they saw the kingdom of God coming with power.B' .The Transfiguration of Jesus (9:2-3)C' .The voice of God from heaven, "This is my beloved son" (9:7)D' . Jesus talks to Elijah and Moses then to the disciples about Elijah (9:4-13)E' .A great multitude was amazed at Jesus (9:15)F' .Jesus cast out a dumb spirit (9:17-27)G' .They shall kill the Son of man and he shall rise on the third day (9:31)H' .Jesus clarifies his divine status, saying that he is not God: "Why call me good? There is none good but God" (10:18)I' . Peter says the disciples have left all and followed Jesus (10:28)J' . Those who have left their family for Jesus have a new family: all Jesus' followers (10:29-30)K'. Jesus rebukes the 'sons of thunder', James and John (10:35-45 - cf 3:17)L' .Blind Bartimaeus cries out for mercy and casts off his clothes, then Jesus heals him (10:46-52)M' .Jesus comes into Jerusalem (11:1-10)-- Where he will dieN' .Jesus misunderstands the fig tree that can provide no fruit (11:13-14)O' .Jesus casts out them that sold and bought in the Temple and curses them for making the Temple a den of thieves (11:15-17)-- Jesus is asserting his authorityP' .Jesus asks whether the baptism of John is from heaven or of men, and the priests, scribes and elders can not answer (11:30-33)Q' .Parable of husbandmen who conspire to kill the vineyard owner's son (12:1-9)X' .Prophecy of second coming (chapter 13)-- on clouds of glory, within the lifetimes of some of those to whom he was speakingR' .The Last Supper (14:17-25)S' .Art thou the Christ, Son of God (14:61)T' .Peter denies Jesus three times (14:66-72a)U' .And when he thought thereon, Peter wept (14:72b)V' .The chief priests, elders and scribes delivered Jesus to Pontius Pilate (15:1)-- Delivering Jesus is a similar concept to rejecting him.-- Both parts of the pair involve chief priests, elders and scribesW' .Jesus dies and on the third day rises again (15:37, 16:6)A' .The young man explains the departure of Jesus(16:6-8)Event B is a transformational event in the life of Jesus and Jesus is again transformed in event B'. Events C and C' both have God call Jesus his beloved son, in whom he is well pleased. Event D (Mark 1:13) then tells of Jesus going into the wilderness for forty days, ministered by angels just as Elijah was ministered by an angel and in the wilderness forty days (1 Kings 19:5-7). There is no actual suggestion in Mark that Jesus fasted for this time, but those familiar with the story of Elijah are likely to have assumed he did do so. This brings into play another allusion, to Moses when (Exodus 34:28) he fasted for 40 days while he wrote the words of the Ten Commandments on tablets. Matthew and Luke follow the allusion to Elijah in a subtly different way, taking the angels out of the gospel story and actually have Jesus fast for forty days, just as Elijah did after the angel ministered to him.Mark's Gospel was not originally intended to be read in short passages, but in its entirety so that the parallel structure links and subconsciously reinforces the two sets of events in the mind of the reader. For this to be effective, Mark needed events that matched each other in precisely the correct chronological order, but not every event described really happened in the life of Jesus.
What was the importance of the Transfiguration for the disciples?
At least three reasons come to mind:When He was transfigured, Jesus appeared in His heavenly glory, speaking with Moses and Elijah, who were long dead...physically. Herein is proof (for those willing to accept it) that the soul lives on after the body dies (Luke 20:38).Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets respectively. In speaking with them of the coming accomplishment "of His decease" (Luke 9:31), Jesus is representative of the Gospel in harmony with the Law and the Prophets (rather than opposed to them, as many take the gospel to be).When you take into account all who were present (Jesus, Moses, Elijah and the apostles), you also see every "foundational stone" upon which Christ would build His church (Ephesians 2).The Transfiguration was arguably of greater benefit to those who would hear and read of it later than the three apostles who actually witnessed it. Clearly, Peter in particular didn't understand its significance at the time (Luke 9:33). [Speaking of Peter, a question to ponder: If the Bible isn'ttrue, why does it present its heroes "warts and all"? Wouldn't a fictional account be more "idealized?"]It should also be pointed out that there's a glaring omission in the answer above, wherein it states that Jesus instructed the apostles to "tell no one." This simply is not true.Matthew 17:9 - Now as they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, "Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is risen from the dead."This is not the only instance of a temporary prohibitionplaced on the apostles until after the resurrection; specifically, after the Holy Spirit came upon them on the Day of Pentecost. Afterward, nothing was to be withheld from their teaching and preaching of Christ.Matthew 10:27 - "Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops."[Quotes from NKJV]
To whom did Elijah call the Israelites to be faithful?
Elijah called them to be faithful to the Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel.
Why did God choose to send Moses and Elijah to visit Jesus?
Whether God chose to send Moses and Elijah is a matter of faith, supported by the gospels. We need to examine these gospels first, to see whether God really sent them to talk to Jesus and, if so, whether there is evidence of God's reasons. The story of the Transfiguration, where the disciples saw Jesus talking to Elijah and Moses, first appeared in Mark's Gospel and was subsequently copied by the authors of Matthew and Luke. It does not appear in John's Gospel.The parallel structure of Mark shows that the author sought to associate Jesus with Elijah and Moses by linking the most important early events at the beginning of his mission with their appearance at the Transfiguration. Mark 1:13 tells of Jesus going into the wilderness for forty days, ministered by angels just as Elijah was ministered by an angel and in the wilderness forty days (1 Kings 19:5-7). The author has established an immediate comparison between Jesus and Elijah. There is no actual suggestion in Mark that Jesus fasted in the wilderness, but those familiar with the story of Elijah are likely to have assumed he did do so. This brings into play the other allusion, to Moses when (Exodus 34:28) he fasted for 40 days while he wrote the words of the Ten Commandments on tablets.The structure of Mark's Gospel links these early allusions to Elijah and Moses to their appearance at the Transfiguration, through the pair groups BCD and B'C'D' in the following list:A . John explains the coming of Jesus (Mark 1:1-8)B .The baptism of Jesus (1:9)C . The voice of God from heaven, "Thou art my beloved son" (1:11)D . The forty days in the wilderness as an allusion to Elijah and Moses (1:13)E . The people were astonished at what Jesus taught (1:22)F . Jesus casts out an unclean spirit (1:23-26)G . Pharisees took counsel with the Herodians how they might destroy Jesus (3:6)H . Demons, whenever they see Jesus, fall down and say that he is the Son of God.-- Jesus commands that they tell no one of this (3:11-12)I .. Jesus calls the 12 disciples (3:13-19)J .. Jesus rejects his own family: he has a new family, his followers (3:31-35)K . Jesus rebukes the wind (4:36-41)L . The demoniac, wearing no clothes (5:15), cries out that Jesus not torment him and Jesus sends out the demons (5:1-20)M . Jesus comes into his own country (6:1)-- Where he was brought upN . The people misunderstand Jesus and he can do no mighty work (6:2-6)O . Jesus sends out the disciples and curses those who will not receive them (6:7-11)-- in sending the disciples with authority and expecting all to receive them, Jesus is asserting his own authorityP . Herod thinks that Jesus is John the Baptist risen from the dead (6:14)Q . Herodias and her daughter conspire to kill John the Baptist (6:16-29)R . Feeding the thousands, and related miracles and discourses (6:33-8:21)S . Who do people say that I am (8:27)T . Peter affirms faith in Jesus as the Christ (8:29)U . Whosoever shall be ashamed of me: of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed (8:38)V . The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and scribes (8:31a)W . Be killed and after three days rise again (8:31b)X . Prophecy of second coming (9:1)- Jesus tells the disciples that some of them would not taste death until they saw the kingdom of God coming with power.B' .The Transfiguration of Jesus (9:2-3)C' .The voice of God from heaven, "This is my beloved son" (9:7)D' . Jesus talks to Elijah and Moses then to the disciples about Elijah (9:4-13)E' .A great multitude was amazed at Jesus (9:15)F' .Jesus cast out a dumb spirit (9:17-27)G' .They shall kill the Son of man and he shall rise on the third day (9:31)H' .Jesus clarifies his divine status, saying that he is not God: "Why call me good? There is none good but God" (10:18)I' . Peter says the disciples have left all and followed Jesus (10:28)J' . Those who have left their family for Jesus have a new family: all Jesus' followers (10:29-30)K'. Jesus rebukes the 'sons of thunder', James and John (10:35-45 - cf 3:17)L' .Blind Bartimaeus cries out for mercy and casts off his clothes, then Jesus heals him (10:46-52)M' .Jesus comes into Jerusalem (11:1-10)-- Where he will dieN' .Jesus misunderstands the fig tree that can provide no fruit (11:13-14)O' .Jesus casts out them that sold and bought in the Temple and curses them for making the Temple a den of thieves (11:15-17)-- Jesus is asserting his authorityP' .Jesus asks whether the baptism of John is from heaven or of men, and the priests, scribes and elders can not answer (11:30-33)Q' .Parable of husbandmen who conspire to kill the vineyard owner's son (12:1-9)X' .Prophecy of second coming (chapter 13)-- on clouds of glory, within the lifetimes of some of those to whom he was speakingR' .The Last Supper (14:17-25)S' .Art thou the Christ, Son of God (14:61)T' .Peter denies Jesus three times (14:66-72a)U' .And when he thought thereon, Peter wept (14:72b)V' .The chief priests, elders and scribes delivered Jesus to Pontius Pilate (15:1)-- Delivering Jesus is a similar concept to rejecting him.-- Both parts of the pair involve chief priests, elders and scribesW' .Jesus dies and on the third day rises again (15:37, 16:6)A' .The young man explains the departure of Jesus(16:6-8)In real life, events do not occur at just the right time and in just the right form to suit an author. The artificial nature of Mark's chiastic structure means that it is most unlikely that God chose to send Moses and Elijah to speak to Jesus. The story is a literary creation.
What does the presence of Moses and Elijah at the transfiguration tell us about the meaning of the event?
Moses and Elijah appeared on the mount of transfiguration with Jesus ans a few of the disciples. Moses stood for the law and Elijah stood for the prophets, it was the near end of Jesus ministry.
What did God call Himself to Moses?
I Am
