From Glory to Glory
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 (NRSV) (Transfiguration of the Lord)
The Greek word for transfiguration is literally metamorphosis. Meta means “change” and morphis means “form.” Jesus’ form was totally changed at the transfiguration. Like a caterpillar is transfigured into a butterfly. Like a flower bulb into a spring daffodil. Like a tadpole into a frog. Like crucifixion into resurrection. The Transfiguration is a foreshadowing of Christ’s resurrection glory. God’s affirmation and exhortation for Jesus to stay on the path to the cross—that glory will emerge from the shame. Transfiguration Sunday also reminds us of something very important—what happens to Jesus, happens to us. The heart of the gospel is transformation, even transfiguration. God accepts us as we are, but he doesn’t leave us as we are. We are a new creation in Christ Jesus. God helps us make the stewardshift from glory … to glory.
Sermon Art: “Transfiguration Blue” by Macha Chmakoff
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Other Sermons In This Series
From Grasping to Generosity
January 26, 2020
From Consumption to Contentment
January 19, 2020
From Neglect to Nurture
February 16, 2020