This is My Son; Listen to Him

Luke 9:28-36

Key Verse: 9:35

“A voice came from the cloud, saying, ‘This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.’”

1.      Read verse 28. What had Jesus said “about 8 days” before? Where did he go? Who did he take with him? When else did he pay special attention to these three? (8:51) What can we learn from Jesus about raising disciples?

2.      Why did Jesus go up the mountain? (28) What can we learn from Jesus' prayer life? (Lk 3:21;22:41-44) What might have been his prayer topic?

3.      Read verses 29-31. How did Jesus’ appearance change as he prayed? Who appeared to talk with Jesus? What did they talk about? What does this mean?

4.      Who was Moses? Why might he be one to meet Jesus here? (Dt 18:15,16; 34:5-12) Who was Elijah? Why might he be one to meet Jesus at this time? (1Ki 18:37-40,2Ki 2:11) What can we learn about Jesus from this event?

5.      Read verses 32-33. With what were Peter, James and John struggling? What did Peter wake up and see and suggest? Why was it good to be in that place? What does it mean that he wants to put up three shelters? Why was his suggestion ignored?

6.      Read verses 34-36. What happened while Peter was speaking? What was God’s message to the disciples? Why did they need this message? What did it mean to the disciples? (2 Pe 1:16-18) What does it teach us about Jesus? About God's word?