Comments on April 1st One Year Bible ReadingsTypePad2017-04-01T02:44:42ZOne Year Biblehttps://www.oneyearbibleblog.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.oneyearbibleblog.com/2017/03/april-1st-one-year-bible-readings/comments/atom.xml/Laura commented on 'April 1st One Year Bible Readings'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c5ebf53ef01bb098b11f4970d2017-04-01T03:31:47Z2017-04-01T05:35:48ZLauraRe: The Transfiguration that, we spoke of in todays reading. Bible.org was very interesting today. The comment that Bob made...<p>Re: The Transfiguration that, we spoke of in todays reading. Bible.org was very interesting today. The comment that Bob made "The spectacular never really convinces or converts anyone", is the reason that those who witnessed the Transfiguration of Jesus who were Peter, James and John give no gospel account of the Transfiguration. The Lord does not play up this miracle or the mount of Transfiguration.</p>
<p>According to Bob Deffenbuagh: Bob says ( I've copied and pasted this ) Observations<br />
Before we seek to explore the implications and applications of the transfiguration, let us pause for a moment to make an observation about the three who witnessed this event. There were three witnesses to the transfiguration: Peter, John, and James.181 There are also three accounts of the transfiguration in the gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Is it not noteworthy that while there are three witnesses to the transfiguration, not one of them is a gospel writer? Matthew, who wrote one of the accounts, was one of the nine left behind. John, on the other hand, who accompanied Jesus up to the mount of transfiguration, and who wrote a gospel account, does not include the transfiguration in his gospel. I find this most interesting. If such a spectacular event were to happen today, we would be certain to have the “press corps” invited. Jesus did not do so, and He knew what was going to happen (cf. Luke 9:27).</p>
<p>I am not sure that I can explain why this is true, why Jesus would invite three men along, and yet none of them would give a personal account of the event. I think it is safe to say that Jesus did not capitalize upon or emphasize the spectacular. If He handled things as some religious leaders do, He would not only have had the twelve disciples along, but he would have had the radio, television, press, and a huge crowd of witnesses along with him as well. Jesus downplayed the spectacular, while we play it up. Perhaps we need to learn a lesson from our Lord, here</p>
<p>Bob makes 5 points that I found interesting:</p>
<p>1. The Transfiguration confirms the identity of Jesus.</p>
<p>2. His kindom is identified.</p>
<p>3. Clarification is made that Jesus is one who is greater.</p>
<p>4. The crown and cross are one.</p>
<p>5. God can raise men from the dead.</p>
<p>I encourage everyone today to read the commentary at the link Mike provided about the Transfiguration, you might learn something new.</p>