Transfiguration Sunday: The Transfiguration - Luke 9:28-36

Transfiguration Sunday

This week, we celebrate Transfiguration Sunday. At the transfiguration, the glory of God in the person of Jesus was revealed to Peter, James and John. This was a moment that prepared Jesus for his passion and death, as we celebrate his transfiguration; God prepares us for our Lenten journey to the cross and the empty tomb of Easter.

Respond:

• What disciplines do you practice to intentionally seek out God’s Presence? What practices can you consider adopting during Lent (fasting, time in solitude and silence, lectio divina etc.)?

• Can you think of specific ‘God moments’ where you encountered the glory of Jesus in such a way that it forever changed the course of your life?

  • Take some time to thank God for those moments and how much he has changed your heart/character.

• As we move toward Lent, spend time to reflect on what you find yourself tempted to cling to (substance, ego, alternate validation, numbing entertainment, greed etc.) and how do you practice letting go of it?