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Why did Jesus tell his disciples not to tell others of what they had seen at the Transfiguration?
Mark 9:9 - Now as they came down from the mountain, He commanded them that they should tell no onethe things they had seen, till the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Jesus didn't command them not to tell anyone what they had seen; He commanded them not to tell anyone YET. It was quite common for Jesus to teach his "inner circle" something that they were not to proclaim until later; after either His resurrection or ascension.
John 16:4 - But these things I have told you, that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them. And these things I did not say to you at the beginning, because I was with you.
It's also quite easy to understand why Jesus sometimes told people to remain silent about His miracles; sensationalism could actually hinder His ministry, so He occasionally took steps to avoid it. There's nothing "strange" about it. It was simply a matter of prudence.
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Which two Old Testament characters appeared 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. Why the disciples even thought the men were Moses and Elijah is not stated.
Which apostle reported that he was an eyewitness to the transfiguration of Jesus and that he heard the voice of God?
A:Jesus took Peter, James and John up into a high mountain, where his appearance changed. They saw him talking to two strangers, who the disciples knew without question were Moses and Elijah, and heard the voice of God. The Second Epistle of Peter indirectly reports this event (1:16-21), but scholars say that 2 Peter was certainly written during the second century, long after the death of Peter. As evidence of this, the epistle contains almost the entire text of the epistle known as Jude, which clearly identifies itself as a work of the second century. Regardless of the dating, it is not credible that Peter would have copied so much from another epistle. We are left to understand that the anonymous author of 2 Peter wrote from what he knew about the transfiguration from the gospels. Peter himself never reported that he had seen the Transfiguration.
Why did Jesus tell the three Apostles to keep quiet about what they had seen at the Transfiguration and what is the significance of this silence in Mark's Gospel?
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. There is no evident theological or practical reason for the Transfiguration: if Jesus is the Son of God, he could have talked to Moses and Elijah at any time and any place he chose, and in any case those two could scarcely have told Jesus anything he did not already know. 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 until he had risen.Mark's Gospel was the first New Testament gospel to be written, and this gospel frequently refers to Jesus telling those who witnessed his miracles to keep quiet about what they had seen. It is as if Jesus did not want anyone to know about him or his mission on earth. Or, one could reason that the author wanted to be able to explain why no one had heard elsewhere about the miracles that supposedly occurred forty years before this gospel was written.Mark originally ended at verse 16:8, with the young man telling the women that Jesus was risen, and they fled, telling no one. Until the "Long Ending" (verses 16:9-20) was added to Mark's Gospel long afterwards to provide the necessary resurrection appearances, the Transfiguration episode provided the best evidence that Mark could offer, of divine support for Jesus. Also, in the framework structure* of Mark's Gospel, the Transfiguration of Jesus and the voice of God from heaven were an essential counterpart to the baptism of Jesus and the voice of God from heaven.The later gospels are known to have been based, directly (Matthew and Luke) or indirectly (John), on Mark's Gospel, but each writer added resurrection appearances that proved that God raised Jesus from the dead. The Tranfiguration was of less importance in those gospels, but still a compelling story of the divine.Footnote*Mark's Gospel is based on a parallel structure, which is a literary sequence in which an opening set of events is contrasted with another, parallel set of events that mirrors the first. Mark's Gospel as a whole consists of a parallel structure and then contains smaller chiastic structures, particularly around the last day and the crucifixion.
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.
What is the significance of the upper room?
The Upper Room was the place where Jesus shared the last meal before is crucifixion with His disciples. It was at this meal that Jesus instituted the sacrament of Holy Communion which holds an important place in the life of a Christian.
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.
What does Jesus say to the disciples as they descend the mountain and why is this significant during the transfiguration?
Mark 9:9 says that, as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged the disciples that they tell no one what they had seen. The significance of his command is that, by keeping this command, no one could have told Mark or any other Gospel author of the transfiguration. Yet Mark claims to describe the transfiguration experience in detail.
Which two Old Testament characters appeared 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. Why the disciples even thought the men were Moses and Elijah is not stated.
Who saw Jesus after his resurrection?
After his resurrection, Jesus was seen by his disciples, Mary Magdalene, and other followers.
What miracle did Jesus do in mount of transfiguration?
On the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus was "transfigured," meaning that he was seen by the Apostles Peter, James and John in his glorified form, bright as the sun in blazingly white clothes. In this form, he spoke with Moses and Elijah, who also appeared there with Jesus. See Luke 9:28-36.
The number of times Jesus appeard to his disciples?
It is not told how many time he was seen by his disciples. Only events that relate to his teachings are recorded in scripture.
What events mark Jesus glorification?
On the Mount of the Transfiguration, where Jesus went with Peter, James, and John, Jesus was seen by them in his glorified state. He "glowed" like the sun. He was also seen speaking to Moses and Elijah, who both had been dead several hundred years.
What did the disciples do to show they cared for Jesus?
Jesus' disciples were His companions for three years, accompanying Him throughout His ministry. After they had witnessed the Resurrection, the disciples bore witness to what they had seen and knew - that Jesus was indeed risen from the dead and God's son. They preached this message until the end of their lives, endured persecution in His name, and wrote a record of what they had seen and heard. These writings became part of the New Testament.
When did Jesus command his disciples to be silent?
Jesus told his disciples on a couple of occasions to tell no man of what they had seen - as in - Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. (Matthew 16.20) And - 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. (Matthew 17.9)
Who was seen by jesus under the fig tree?
Jesus saw his future disciple Barthalemow under a fig tree. His friend Philip (one of Jesus's 12 disciples) brought Bartholomew to Jesus.
What was the relationship between Jesus and Peter?
Jesus and Peter had a close relationship, with Peter being one of Jesus' original twelve disciples. Peter was often seen as a leader among the disciples and was known for his loyalty to Jesus, although he also famously denied knowing Jesus three times before the crucifixion. Jesus affirmed Peter as the rock on which he would build his church, showing the significance of their relationship in Christian tradition.
Did Jesus pray before meals?
Yes, according to the Bible, Jesus prayed before meals. This is seen in instances such as the Last Supper, where Jesus gave thanks before breaking bread with his disciples.
