THE TRANSFIGURATION - Luke 9:28 – 36

31/12/2015

The term transfiguration refers to transformation of Jesus’ body into heavenly glory.

Luke 9:28-36 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

The Transfiguration
28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.
29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.
30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him.
31 They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
32 Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.
33 Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said.
34 While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud.
35 Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!”
36 When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.

Eight days after the great confession, Jesus took with Him Peter, John and James and went up on the mountain to pray.
As He was praying, the appearance of His countennce was altered and His clothes became dazzling white.
And behold, two men talked with Him, Moses and Elijah/ they spoke of his departure which was to be accomplished in Jerusalem.
Peter, James and John were heavy with sleep and when they awakened, they saw the glory and the two men who stood who stood with Jesus.
As the two men were parting from Him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master it is well that we are here, let us make three booths, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah” not knowing what he said.
As he said this, a cloud came and overshadowed them and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
And a voice came out of the cloud saying, “This is my son, my chosen, listen to Him.”
When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone.
They kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.

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JESUS FEEDS THE FIVE THOUSAND - Luke 9:10 – 17

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JESUS FEEDS THE FIVE THOUSAND - LUKE 9:10 – 17

LUKE 9:10 – 17

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
10 When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida, 11 but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.
12 Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.”
13 He replied, “You give them something to eat.”
They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.” 14 (About five thousand men were there.)
But he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15 The disciples did so, and everyone sat down. 16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. 17 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

This was a nature miracle
After the return of the 12 disciples from their mission, Jesus took them to a quiet place in the town of Bethsaida.
A crowd of about 5,000 people followed him to whom he preached about the kingdom of God.
The disciples requested Jesus to release the people to look for food.
Jesus told the disciples to give the people something to eat.
The disciples were in a dilemma because they did not have enough food to feed the people.
Jesus told the disciples to organize the people into groups of fifty.
He took five loaves, two fish, prayed for it, broke them and asked the disciples to distribute to the people.
The crowd ate to its fill and left remains that filled 12 baskets.

Lessons learnt about Jesus from the feeding of the 5,000.

Jesus is the Messiah offering the messianic banquet prophesied by prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 25:6).
Jesus is the bread of life.
Jesus has divine power.
Jesus provides for both physical and spiritual needs of people.
Jesus has power over nature (multiplied loafs enough to feed 5,000 people)
Jesus had faith in God’s providence.
Jesus had compassion for the needy.
Jesus prayer (Luke 9:16) points to spiritual feeding of the church in the celebration of the Eucharist (Last supper Luke 14:22 – 25).

Lessons Christians learn from the feeding of 5,000

Christians should be willing to share what they have with others e.g. food, clothing, shelter, education, medicine.
Christians should not run away from problems but should be ready to face challenges as they occur.
Christians should always pray to God before doing anything e.g. before eating.
Christians should preach the gospel to others.
Christians Should not be wasteful in the use of their food and other resources i.e. Jesus asked the left-over to be collected.
Christians should show mercy to those who are suffering e.g. by feeding them.
Church leaders should delegate duties as Jesus did, he asked his disciples to arrange the people and distribute food to them.
Christians should be very orderly people e.g. Jesus asked the people to sit down before they could be given food.
Christians should be obedient to their leaders; the disciples were always ready to take the instructions of Jesus without questioning.
Christians should not only preach the gospel but also cater for people’s social and economic needs e.g. run schools, hospitals and colleges.

How the feeding of the 5,000 people prepared the disciples for their future work

It made them know:

That with God nothing is impossible
Success in mission work entails providing people with both spiritual and physical needs.
That as a preacher one must also be an environmentalist i.e. keeps it clean.
That showing compassion is an essential element of Christian ministry.
As a missionary one must not be lazy, he must keep on working as long as there is need.
They learnt never to limit God as they work for him.

Virtues Christians learn from the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000

Service to others.
Obedience.
Faith/trust.
Humility.
Cooperation.
Thankfulness.
Carefulness.
Responsibility.
Kindness/ generosity/ sharing.
Concern.
Respect.

THE PERSON OF JESUS AND HIS DESTINY - Luke 9:18 – 27

Jesus asked his disciples two questions about his person and destiny.
- “Who do people say I am?”
- “Who do you say I am?”

The disciples’ response showed that people thought Jesus was either John the Baptist, Elijah or one of the great prophets of O.T.
Jesus accepted Peter’s response that he was the Messiah of God.
Jesus commanded the disciples not to reveal his Messianic identity because:
- It could be misunderstood to refer to a conquering Messiah in line with the Jewish expectations.
- The Messiah was to suffer, be rejected, killed and on the third day be raised.
- The disciples had to wait until an opportune time when they would learn the true meaning of His Messiahship.
Jesus assertion that he must suffer greatly meant that it was God’s plan of saving humankind through suffering.
Through the resurrection of Jesus, victory over human suffering and death will be realized.
The disciples of Jesus were to share in his suffering through self-denial and being ready to loose their lives for Jesus.
Jesus promises a great reward to those who remain faithful to him.

The kind of Messiah the Jews expected

A political figure with immense authority.
A conquering Messiah that would liberate them from the Roman Rule.
To come from the house of David.
To come from a rich family background i.e. well known parents/royal family.
One who would establish the throne of David in Israel.
One who would lead them into a time of great national power and prosperity.
One who would be a perfect king.

The kind of Messiah that Jesus is to Christians

He is a saving Messiah. -Saved mankind from sin.
He is a forgiving Messiah. -He forgives the sins of man
He is a healing Messiah. -He heals sickness and diseases.
He is a reigning Messiah. -He established God’s kingdom on earth.
He is a triumphing Messiah. -His death on the cross and resurrection was total over Satan.
He is a liberating Messiah. -He liberates mankind from satanic bondage demoniac.
He is the anointed one. -His anointing breaks every yoke.
He is the foundation. -Christianity is based on His life and teachings.

Questions you will most likely meet in examinations

Explain four lessons learnt from feeding of 5000 men. (Luke 9:10-17) ( 8 marks)
1. Jesus was not only concerned with spiritual need but also with peoples physical needs.
2. It is important for Christians today to give thanks to God before partaking a meal.
3. People especially leaders should delegate work as Jesus did.
4. Jesus is an orderly person. We should also be orderly since our God is orderly.
5. We should not waste food that could be of use to others or to us.
6. Christians should keep the environment clean
Mention six occasions when Jesus prayed. (6 marks)
1. During his baptism.
2. During his temptations in the wilderness.
3. Before the choosing of the 12 disciples.
4. In the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000.
5. After Peter confessed his true identify as the Christ.
6. During transfiguration.
7. After the return of the 72 disciples from their mission.
8. When he taught his disciples the Lord ’s Prayer.
9. During the last supper.
10. Before his arrest at the Mount of Olives.
11. When his resurrection in the house of the two disciples at Emmaus.
Relate the story of the feeding of the five thousand.
What lessons did the disciples of Jesus learn from the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand?
Give an account of the feeding of the 5000

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(b) The raising of the son of the widow of Nain Luke 7:11 – 17

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CHAPTER 12: THE GALILEAN MINISTRY (C.R.E FORM 2 NOTES) CONTINUED ...

LUKE 7:11 – 17

Luke 7:11-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Jesus Raises the Widow’s Son at Nain
11 Soon afterwards he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. 12 As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town. 13 When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14 Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, rise!” 15 The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus[b] gave him to his mother. 16 Fear seized all of them; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen among us!” and “God has looked favorably on his people!” 17 This word about him spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.

GEOGRAPHY NOTES

KCSE GEOGRAPHY NOTES

HISTORY NOTES

KCSE History Notes Form 1 to 4

Jesus went to the city of Nain accompanied by His disciples/ crowd.
At the gate of the city, He met people carrying a dead man.
The dead man was the only son of the widow.
The mother/ widow was accompanied by a large crowd.
Jesus felt pity for the widow/ told her not to weep.
Jesus touched the bier in which the body lay.
Jesus told the dead man to arise.
The dead man sat up/ began to speak.
Jesus gave the man to his mother.
The people were filled with fear.
The people glorified the Lord.
Jesus’ fame spread in Judea/ in the surrounding region.

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JESUS WORKS OF COMPASSION

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Works of compassion include the works of mercy for those in distress.
This chapter introduces Jesus’ ministry to the Gentiles.
Significance of the healing miracles of Jesus

The miracles were a sign of the presence of the Kingdom of God in the person of Jesus.
They demonstrated God’s love for human beings.
They took away human pain/suffering.
People believed in His healing power/ had faith in Him.
The miracles showed that physical healing symbolized spiritual healing.
They showed that the work of mercy must go on even on the Sabbath.
They demonstrated defeat and destructionof the work of Satan.
Jesus used the miracles to glorify God/ to show God’s power.
He used them to show He was the son of God/ Messiah.
They demonstrated the divinity of Jesus/ His divine nature.
They fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies.
They supplemented/ strengthened His teachings.
They showed He had power over nature.
They restored people to wholeness.

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C.R.E NOTES & TUTORIALS

THE TRANSFIGURATION - Luke 9:28 – 36

The term transfiguration refers to transformation of Jesus’ body into heavenly glory.

JESUS FEEDS THE FIVE THOUSAND - Luke 9:10 – 17

JESUS FEEDS THE FIVE THOUSAND - LUKE 9:10 – 17

Lessons learnt about Jesus from the feeding of the 5,000.

Lessons Christians learn from the feeding of 5,000

How the feeding of the 5,000 people prepared the disciples for their future work

Virtues Christians learn from the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000

THE PERSON OF JESUS AND HIS DESTINY - Luke 9:18 – 27

The kind of Messiah the Jews expected

The kind of Messiah that Jesus is to Christians

Questions you will most likely meet in examinations

(b) The raising of the son of the widow of Nain Luke 7:11 – 17

CHAPTER 12: THE GALILEAN MINISTRY (C.R.E FORM 2 NOTES) CONTINUED ...

JESUS WORKS OF COMPASSION

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