Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here: if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.

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.”

1. Who was transfigured in this Gospel reading? Who was with Him when it happened?

2. What does the word “transfigured” mean?

3. When does the voice say, “This is My beloved Son?”

4. What did Peter, James, and John do when they saw the bright cloud and heard the voice? Why?

5. Why do you think that Jesus was transfigured and had a voice speak about Him? Why is it important that we know that this happened?

6. How would you feel if this happened in front of you? Explain.