Podcasts about Transfiguration

Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 17:1-13. In this message, he examines the pivotal moment of the Transfiguration, where Jesus reveals His divine glory to Peter, James, and John. Focusing on the significance of this encounter, Pastor Dominic explores five key lessons from the Transfiguration that shape how we view Jesus, how we walk in faith, and the importance of listening to His voice above all others. As we navigate a world full of competing voices, this passage reminds us that everything in Scripture ultimately points to Jesus, who is our redeemer, our savior, and the only foundation upon which we can build our lives. Learn more about Maple Plain Community Church at https://www.mapleplaincc.org.              

Matthew 17:1-13

The sermon centers on the Gospel of Luke chapter 9, specifically the Transfiguration, to argue that the true essence of God's kingdom is the glory of Jesus Christ rather than theological debates or personal achievement. The preacher identifies three imperatives for believers: to see Christ's glory, to believe in Him by faith, and to hear His voice through Scripture. By contrasting the disciples' experience with modern church distractions, the message challenges listeners to shift their focus from self-glory and performance to a singular devotion to Jesus. The speaker warns against spiritual laziness and pride, using biblical examples like Samson to illustrate the danger of losing sight of divine glory. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a transformative commitment where believers allow Christ's majesty to shape their behavior and witness.

Is your own experience with God more reliable than His Word? Pastor Russell Howard takes us Beyond the Notes from this week's sermon on the Transfiguration, unpacking Peter's account in 2 Peter 1 of standing on the mountain and witnessing Christ's glory firsthand. He walks through why Peter, despite that extraordinary experience, still pointed to Scripture as the more certain guide for what we believe and how we live. You'll walk away with a clear, biblical way to think about your own spiritual experiences: real, meaningful, but never the final authority. This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered how to weigh what they've felt or seen against what God has said. Presented by McGregor Podcast 2026 Visit Our Website at McGregorPodcast.com New to McGregor? Plan a visit at mcgregor.net/plan-a-visit

How we speak about our faith matters. How we describe what we do and do not believe matters. In this summer's sermon series, our pastors will explore different words of faith that come to us from a variety of places—scripture, theology, culture—in hopes that we might broaden our vocabulary and deepen our faith. Support the showContact Village Presbyterian Churchvillagepres.orgcommunications@villagepres.org913-262-4200Have a prayer request?  congregational-care@villagepres.orgFacebook @villagepresInstagram @villagepreschurchYouTube @villagepresbyterianchurchTo join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/givingWe are a Presbyterian (USA) congregation located in the greater Kansas City area. Join us any Sunday for worship at our Mission Campus in Prairie Village at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or at our Antioch Campus in south Overland Park at 10 a.m. Services are live-streamed at villagepres.org/online and on YouTube.

Prolife dimensions of the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene and of the Transfiguration

Worship Director Justin Jackson continues our series on Mark.In chapter 9, Peter's standing on a mountain, watching Jesus' face turn to light, and two men who'd been dead for centuries talk to him like it's nothing. And his response is to suggest they build some tents to try and keep the moment going a little longer.It's such a human reaction. We reach for control, for a bigger role, and try to fill the silence instead of sitting in it.Then a voice comes out of the cloud with a command. And what it means for Peter, and for us, is worth hearing all the way through.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on July 12, 2026, at 10:30am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(01:00) Message: The Master Grants a Mountaintop Before the Dark Valley(08:08) Scripture Reading: Mark 9:2-9, The Transfiguration(09:01) The Transfiguration and Why Jesus Wants Faith, Not Sight(17:48) Peter's Mistake: Wanting a Greater Role(23:08) Peter's Other Mistake: Trying to Control What He Can't(29:02) The Kingdom's Paradox: Servants Who Will Reign(30:26) Living on the Mountain, Walking Through the Valley(32:32) The Practice of Listening Prayer

Debbie continues our new series, Awe + Wonder, with a study of the Transfiguration of Jesus.

Just days after speaking about the cross, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a mountain where they witness something unforgettable. For a brief moment, the veil is pulled back, and they see Jesus in His divine glory.The Transfiguration reminds us that the suffering Jesus is also the glorious Son of God. Before the disciples walk toward Jerusalem, they are given a glimpse of where the story is headed.Join us as we explore how God's glory strengthens us for seasons of difficulty, why Jesus stands above every other voice, and what it means to truly listen to Him.

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Pastor Jared delivers a message on the Transfiguration of Jesus from Luke 9:28-36, exploring the significance of Moses and Elijah appearing with Jesus. He connects the event to Old Testament prophecies and emphasizes that Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. The sermon concludes with a warning against idolizing people or ministries, urging listeners to focus on Jesus and read the Bible for themselves.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading brings us back to 2 Peter 1, where Peter points the church to something more solid than personal experience: the Word of God. Peter had seen the glory of Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration, heard the voice of the Father, and witnessed majesty with his own eyes—yet he still directs believers to the prophetic Word as a lamp shining in a dark place.2 Peter 1 reminds us that Scripture is not man's opinion about God; it is the Word of God carried along by the Holy Spirit. The same voice that spoke on the mountain is the voice that speaks through the Scriptures. So today, read 2 Peter 1 and pay attention to the Word: open it, hear it, trust it, and let the voice of God shine light into every dark place.

In this message, we'll look at a preview of Jesus' Second Coming that He provides for three of His disciples. In doing so, we'll consider what it means for us to behold the promise of Christ's future glory for the purposes of enduring through our present sufferings. Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

NT: Luke 9:37-50After the Transfiguration . . .

Pastor Connor Johnson July 5, 2026 Mark 9:2-13

From Eden to the Mount of Transfiguration, Leon du Preez reveals the mystery of light bodies, garments of glory, and the divine substance God placed within man. This message opens the thread of uncreated light through Genesis, Moses, Adam, the tabernacle, Jesus, Stephen, and the believer's new creation identity. Darkness is exposed when light is carried. Glory is released when faith responds. The body was never meant to imprison the spirit, but to become a vessel through which Christ shines. Step into the revelation of what was lost in Eden, restored in Christ, and destined to be revealed again.

What do you do when faith feels impossible? In Matthew 17, Jesus reveals His glory on the mountain before stepping into a valley filled with fear, suffering and doubt. Through the Transfiguration and the healing of a demon possessed boy, we are reminded that Jesus is greater than our circumstances and worthy of our trust. Faith isn't pretending to have all the answers or never struggling with doubt. It's bringing our honest hearts to Jesus and trusting Him even when life doesn't make sense. When we fix our eyes on Christ instead of our circumstances, we discover that what seems impossible for us is never impossible for Him.

Full Text of Readings The Saint of the day is Saints Peter and Paul Saints Peter and Paul's Story Peter (d. 64?) Saint Mark ends the first half of his Gospel with a triumphant climax. He has recorded doubt, misunderstanding, and the opposition of many to Jesus. Now Peter makes his great confession of faith: “You are the Messiah” (Mark 8:29b). It was one of the many glorious moments in Peter's life, beginning with the day he was called from his nets along the Sea of Galilee to become a fisher of men for Jesus. The New Testament clearly shows Peter as the leader of the apostles, chosen by Jesus to have a special relationship with him. With James and John he was privileged to witness the Transfiguration, the raising of a dead child to life, and the agony in Gethsemane. His mother-in-law was cured by Jesus. He was sent with John to prepare for the last Passover before Jesus' death. His name is first on every list of apostles. And to Peter only did Jesus say, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:17b-19). But the Gospels prove their own trustworthiness by the unflattering details they include about Peter. He clearly had no public relations person. It is a great comfort for ordinary mortals to know that Peter also has his human weakness, even in the presence of Jesus. He generously gave up all things, yet he can ask in childish self-regard, “What are we going to get for all this?” (see Matthew 19:27). He receives the full force of Christ's anger when he objects to the idea of a suffering Messiah: “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do” (Matthew 16:23b). Peter is willing to accept Jesus' doctrine of forgiveness, but suggests a limit of seven times. He walks on the water in faith, but sinks in doubt. He refuses to let Jesus wash his feet, then wants his whole body cleansed. He swears at the Last Supper that he will never deny Jesus, and then swears to a servant maid that he has never known the man. He loyally resists the first attempt to arrest Jesus by cutting off Malchus' ear, but in the end he runs away with the others. In the depth of his sorrow, Jesus looks on him and forgives him, and he goes out and sheds bitter tears. The Risen Jesus told Peter to feed his lambs and his sheep (John 21:15-17). Paul (d. 64?) If the most well-known preacher today suddenly began preaching that the United States should adopt Marxism and not rely on the Constitution, the angry reaction would help us understand Paul's life when he started preaching that Christ alone can save us. He had been the most pharisaic of Pharisees, the most legalistic of Mosaic lawyers. Now he suddenly appears to other Jews as a heretical welcomer of Gentiles, a traitor and apostate. Paul's central conviction was simple and absolute: Only God can save humanity. No human effort—even the most scrupulous observance of law—can create a human good which we can bring to God as reparation for sin and payment for grace. To be saved from itself, from sin, from the devil, and from death, humanity must open itself completely to the saving power of Jesus. Paul never lost his love for his Jewish family, though he carried on a lifelong debate with them about the uselessness of the Law without Christ. He reminded the Gentiles that they were grafted on the parent stock of the Jews, who were still God's chosen people, the children of the promise. Reflection We would probably go to confession to Peter sooner than to any of the other apostles. He is perhaps a more striking example of the simple fact of holiness. Jesus says to us as he said, in effect, to Peter: “It is not you who have chosen me, but I who have chosen you. Peter, it is not human wisdom that makes it possible for you to believe, but my Father's revelation. I, not you, build my Church.” Paul's experience of the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus was the driving force that made him one of the most zealous, dynamic, and courageous ambassadors of Christ the Church has ever had. But persecution, humiliation, and weakness became his day-by-day carrying of the cross, material for further transformation. The dying Christ was in him; the living Christ was his life.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

In this message from Mark 9:1–10, Pastor Olu invites us to slow down and behold the glory of Christ through the account of the Transfiguration. As part of our Fear of God series, this sermon explores how fearing God begins with seeing Him rightly. Contrasting Peter's impulse to build with the Father's command to "listen to Him," we're reminded that our first response to God's glory is not frantic activity but attentive worship. Discover how beholding Christ transforms us, why the cross is the fullest revelation of God's glory, and how Jesus invites us from striving into His presence.GRACE CAPITAL CITY: "Reaching, raising, and releasing disciples for the glory of the King and the coming of His Kingdom."www.gracecapitalcity.com | @gracecapitalcitySunday Gatherings at 10 am | Miracle Theater | 535 8th St SE, Washington, DC  

Luke 9:27-36 - Transfiguration

Experience the transformative power of Jesus' glory in this deep dive into Luke 9:28-36 and the Transfiguration. Discover what it means to witness God's glory firsthand and why our calling is to listen to Jesus rather than hold onto spiritual experiences. This episode explores Peter's instinct to build shelters and challenges us to release control of our mountaintop moments. Learn how to follow Jesus down from the mountain into the ordinary, the difficult, and the unknown—trusting that He remains glorious even when we cannot see His glory. Through contemplative meditation and practical reflection, find the courage to let go of what was and listen for what Jesus is saying now.

Have you ever wondered where demons actually come from, or what Jesus really meant when He mentioned the "gates of hell"? In this eye-opening message, Elliott Warren dives deep into Genesis 6 to answer the questions most churches never talk about.  We often read past the strangest parts of the Bible, but those details hold the key to understanding the spiritual warfare around us. In this sermon, we explore the origins of the Nephilim (giants) and how the "sons of God," or watcher angels, abandoned their heavenly posts to descend upon Mount Hermon. By examining biblical history and the Book of Enoch, we uncover how these hybrid beings corrupted the earth and why their spirits are linked to demonic activity today.  More importantly, this message reveals the incredible victory of Christ. Discover why Jesus specifically chose the base of Mount Hermon—known historically as the terrestrial headquarters of evil—to declare that "the gates of hell shall not prevail." You will learn how the Mount of Transfiguration was a literal declaration of war against dark forces, proving that Jesus came to reverse the curse and reclaim dominion over the earth.  00:00:00 Introduction & The Move of God  00:01:20 A Special Father's Day Message  00:03:30 Opening the Mystery: Angels, Aliens & Nephilim  00:19:16 Genesis 6: The Sons of God and Daughters of Men  00:23:40 Who Were the Watchers? Insights from Enoch  00:26:23 The Descent of Fallen Angels on Mount Hermon  00:28:59 The Real Meaning Behind "The Gates of Hell"  00:34:07 Why Jesus Was Transfigured on Mount Hermon  00:38:53 Methuselah and the Prophecy of the Flood  00:44:12 The Nephilim: Giants and the Origins of Demons  00:51:00 Are Greek Myths Rooted in Biblical History?  00:58:25 How Fallen Angels Corrupted Humanity  01:03:40 How Jesus Reversed the Curse  #Genesis6 #Nephilim #BookOfEnoch #SpiritualWarfare #FallenAngels #MountHermon #GatesOfHell #BibleMysteries #ChristianFaith #ElliottWarren #CrossCultureChurch #OriginsOfDemons #BiblicalHistory #FaithJourney #sermonshots  If this message opened your eyes to the truth of God's Word, please SUBSCRIBE to our channel and hit the notification bell so you never miss a new sermon! Share this video with a friend who needs to hear this powerful history, and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments below. Welcome to the official channel of Cross Culture Global, the digital-first media ministry of Cross Culture Church, led by Pastor Elliott Warren. We believe following Jesus isn't a Sunday tradition—it's a radical way of living in today's world. Our mission is to move beyond motivation to deliver profound biblical teaching with raw, real-life application. We dive deep into the complex and often "off-limits" topics that matter most. What you'll find here: Raw Truth: Deep biblical insights for a today's culture. Global Community: A virtual-first community reaching every corner of the earth. New Here? Learn more about us: crossculturechurch.com  Give online: crossculturechurch.com/give  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TKYUWdiK0N204bF6b4U4w Watch on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crosscultureglobal Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossCultureGlobal/ Sermones disponibles en español. / الخطب متوفرة بالعربية / हिंदी में उपदेश उपलब्ध / 提供中文讲道

In the movie John Q, Denzel Washington plays a desperate father whose son needs a life-saving transplant his insurance will not cover. Pushed to the edge, he takes an entire emergency room hostage in a last-ditch effort to save his child. He was so devoted and determined that he became faithfully fixated on getting his son the help, hope, and healing he needed. That is what loving fathers do. They are willing to go the extra mile, make the extra sacrifice, and even go to extreme measures to help their children.In a real sense, the father in Matthew 17 has the same heart. He approaches Jesus after coming down from the Mount of Transfiguration, kneels before him, and begs for mercy for his son who suffers from debilitating seizures. This father's situation had likely triggered a cascade of fear, frustration, and helplessness. Yet, his handling of this crisis reveals powerful habits of love and faith. As we celebrate fathers, this story teaches us what it means to advocate for our loved ones and trust God when all other systems fail.

Edgar Morin, philosophe, sociologue, épistémologue, résistant, cinéphile, centenaire. Il est mort le 29 mai 2026 à 104 ans. Son dernier livre s'appelait Leçons d'un siècle de vie.J'avais son contact depuis le début de VLAN. On a des gens en commun. Et je n'ai jamais osé décrocher le téléphone, par peur de déranger. Chaque année, je me disais : non, cette fois c'est trop. Jusqu'à ce qu'il soit trop tard. C'est la leçon la plus bête et la plus douloureuse que je retienne de sa disparition.Cet épisode solo est un hommage. Je me suis plongé dans ses dernières conférences et dans Leçons d'un siècle de vie pour en tirer trois idées fondamentales et trois leçons de vie. Pas des recettes, pas des listes à appliquer. Edgar Morin lui-même aurait détesté ça. Plutôt ce que sa pensée a changé dans ma façon de regarder le monde, l'IA, la complexité, l'amour, et ce qu'on appelle l'avenir.Dans cet épisode, je parle de la pensée complexe, de l'homo demens, de la transfiguration, de la poly-identité, de la navigation dans l'incertitude, et de ce qu'il appelait l'état poétique. J'aborde aussi ce que ça dit de l'intelligence artificielle, de la mondialisation ratée, et du mouvement des Gilets Jaunes.CITATIONS MARQUANTES"Toute vie est une navigation dans un océan d'incertitude à travers quelques îles ou archipels de certitude où on peut se ravitailler." — Edgar Morin"Je sens que j'approche des limites de la vie, mais je crois que le sentiment d'essayer d'être utile et de continuer à vivre dans les ferveurs de la poésie, de la vie, tout ceci m'entretient bien." — Edgar Morin"Ceux qui croient comprendre tous les problèmes humains uniquement à partir de l'économie oublient la religion, la foi, l'amour, qui ne relèvent absolument pas du calcul économique." — Edgar Morin"La poésie de la vie, suprêmement, c'est l'amour." — Edgar Morin"En sachant que vous êtes un moment dans cette aventure et que vous y participez. Alors essayez d'y participer de la meilleure façon." — Edgar Morin (à ses ~100 ans, sur comment garder confiance)IDÉES CENTRALES 1. L'erreur n'est pas un bug, c'est le moteur de la pensée (~07:19)Morin défend que toute connaissance est une traduction suivie d'une reconstruction. Il n'y a pas de différence fondamentale entre une perception et une hallucination. L'erreur a trois sources : le malentendu, la partialité et l'idéalisme. Ce troisième type est le plus redoutable : les idées qui finissent par nous gouverner non pas parce qu'on nous les impose, mais parce qu'on y croit sincèrement. Le solutionnisme technologique, la croissance comme valeur absolue, l'économie elle-même sont des exemples de cette servitude volontaire. Ce qui est frappant chez Morin, c'est qu'il distingue les erreurs fructueuses des erreurs stériles, et qu'il les analyse au lieu de les nier.2. L'humain est un oxymore sur pattes (~11:28)Morin refuse la flatterie envers l'espèce humaine. Il ne parle pas seulement d'homo sapiens mais d'homo demens, homo faber, homo mythologicus, homo economicus, homo ludens. Nous sommes tout ça en même temps, et c'est précisément cette contradiction qui nous permet d'aimer, de créer et d'espérer. Vouloir "optimiser" l'humain pour en retirer la part irrationnelle, comme le promettent certains projets d'IA ou de transhumanisme, c'est aussi retirer ce qui donne envie du futur.3. La dialogique : deux vérités opposées peuvent être simultanément vraies (~13:15)La mondialisation est la meilleure et la pire chose arrivée à l'humanité. Pour la première fois, tous les êtres humains partagent une communauté de destin. Et ce même processus conduit à des catastrophes écologiques, économiques et démographiques. Tenir cette tension sans la résoudre artificiellement, c'est ce que Morin appelle la dialogique. Dans un monde où les réseaux sociaux récompensent les positions tranchées, refuser de simplifier ce qui ne peut pas l'être est un acte de résistance.4. La transfiguration : le changement vient de l'intérieur des systèmes (~15:03)Juan Carlos élevé dans le franquisme qui devient garant de la démocratie espagnole. Gorbatchev apparatchik qui se transforme en humaniste planétaire. Le pape François, évêque conformiste qui renoue avec le message évangélique. Morin appelle ça la transfiguration : un travail souterrain de la conscience qui peut surgir brusquement. Dans une époque où l'on a l'impression de ne rien pouvoir faire face à Trump ou Musk, cette idée donne de l'espoir concret.5. L'état poétique comme hygiène de vie (~24:35)Survivre, c'est respirer et se nourrir. Vivre, c'est conduire sa vie avec ses risques et ses possibilités de jouissance. L'état poétique, c'est cet état second que l'on obtient dans un échange de sourire, devant un paysage, à l'écoute d'une symphonie ou lors d'une conversation qui dure trop longtemps sur une terrasse. Morin disait qu'à 99 ans, il entrait encore en trance dès les premières mesures du premier mouvement de la 9e de Beethoven. La question que ça me pose : est-ce que je me laisse toucher comme ça, dans un monde dopé à la dopamine ?QUESTIONS STRUCTURANTES DE L'ÉPISODEQu'est-ce que la pensée complexe et pourquoi les réponses simples à des questions complexes sont-elles des mensonges bienveillants ?Comment un esprit intelligent peut-il se laisser posséder par une idée fausse ?Quelle est la différence entre une erreur fructueuse et une erreur stérile ?Pourquoi l'homo demens, la part de folie humaine, n'est pas un défaut à corriger mais une ressource ?Qu'est-ce que la dialogique et pourquoi deux vérités opposées peuvent-elles être simultanément vraies ?Qu'est-ce que la transfiguration et quand est-ce qu'elle se produit dans l'histoire ?Qu'est-ce qu'une poly-identité et en quoi l'accepter améliore les relations humaines ?Comment naviguer dans l'incertitude sans verser dans le fatalisme ou le naïf optimisme ?Quelle est la différence entre survivre et vivre, selon Morin ?Qu'est-ce que l'état poétique et comment le retrouver dans un monde saturé d'informations ?RÉFÉRENCES CITÉESLivresLeçons d'un siècle de vie — Edgar Morin (source principale de l'épisode) [~02:52]L'autocritique — Edgar Morin (sur comment un esprit intelligent se laisse posséder par une idée) [~09:08]Penseurs et citationsLa Boétie — concept de "servitude volontaire" [~08:23]Oscar Wilde — "La vérité pure est simple... elle est très rarement pure et jamais simple." [~29:54]Karl Marx — "La vieille taupe qui sait si bien travailler sous terre pour apparaître brusquement." [~16:38]Figures historiques citées comme exemples de transfigurationJuan Carlos d'Espagne [~15:03]Mikhaïl Gorbatchev [~15:03]Pape François [~15:03]Références culturelles et artistiquesLa Petite Danseuse de Degas (Louvre) — expérience poétique de Morin [~25:56]9e Symphonie de Beethoven, premier mouvement (Salle Gaveau) [~25:56]Marguerite Duras — Morin a habité chez elle à la Libération [~27:16]Festival de Fès des Musiques Sacrées du Monde — là où Morin a rencontré Sabah, sa dernière femme, à 88 ans [~22:10]Épisode connexe VlanMarouane Méry — épisode sur la manipulation et la manière dont on peut être manipulé par ses propres croyances [~09:08]Podcast connexeVLAN Leadership — le deuxième podcast de Gregory, sur les CEOs qui font les choses différemment [~17:15]TIMESTAMPS CLÉS (YouTube)00:00 — Introduction et regret fondateurJ'aurais dû l'appeler. Depuis dix ans que j'avais son contact, j'ai toujours eu peur de déranger. Il est mort à 104 ans. Cet épisode est l'hommage que j'aurais voulu lui rendre en direct.02:52 — Qui était vraiment Edgar Morin ?Né Edgar Nahum en 1921, "Morin" est un pseudonyme de résistant. Sociologue, philosophe, cinéphile, amoureux à répétition, il a traversé le krach de 29, le nazisme, le stalinisme, mai 68, le Covid et l'IA. Une vie impossible à résumer mais fascinante à suivre.04:39 — La pensée complexe expliquée simplementMorin casse l'approche analytique héritée des Lumières. La réalité humaine, une relation, une économie : ça ne se démêle pas fil par fil. Quand on tire sur un fil, les autres bougent. C'est précisément ce que j'essaie de faire sur Vlan depuis le début.07:19 — L'erreur est inséparable de la connaissanceTrois sources : le malentendu, la partialité, et l'idéalisme. Ce troisième type est le plus dangereux : ce sont les idées qui nous gouvernent parce qu'on y croit sincèrement. Morin lui-même en a été victime à 21 ans avec le communisme.11:28 — Homo sapiens + homo demensL'humain n'est pas rationnel. Il est aussi fou, créateur de mythes, joueur, voué au profit. Vouloir effacer cette part irrationnelle, c'est le projet de toutes les utopies qui ont dégénéré en dystopie. Et c'est ce que certains projets autour de l'IA rejouent aujourd'hui.15:03 — La transfiguration : l'espoir vient de l'intérieurJuan Carlos, Gorbatchev, le pape François. Des figures formées dans des systèmes fermés qui, une fois au pouvoir, ont retourné la situation pour l'humanité. Ce travail souterrain de la conscience peut surgir brusquement. C'est peut-être la chose la plus rassurante que j'ai lue depuis longtemps.17:43 — L'identité est toujours plurielleÀ la question "qui es-tu ?", Morin répondait "un être humain." Il vivait sa poly-identité non comme une anomalie mais comme une richesse. Dans un monde où l'appartenance à un groupe exige l'exclusion des autres, c'est un exemple à suivre.20:07 — Toute vie est une navigation dans l'incertitudeNé quasi mort-né, orphelin à 10 ans, résistant, exilé... Et à 88 ans, il rencontre sa dernière femme au Festival de Fès par hasard total. Chaque malchance peut devenir une chance. Et chaque chance porte en elle une malchance future.24:35 — Survivre vs vivre : l'état poétiqueLa survie est nécessaire à la vie. Mais une vie réduite à la survie, ce n'est plus la vie. L'état poétique, c'est l'émotion devant ce qui nous touche : un sourire, un paysage, une symphonie, une conversation sur une terrasse. À 99 ans, Morin entrait encore en trance dès les premières mesures de la 9e de Beethoven.29:07 — Ce que les Gilets Jaunes demandaient vraimentCe n'était pas seulement une revendication économique. C'était une demande d'existence, de reconnaissance, de dignité. Et le fait que ce mouvement ait été tué dans l'œuf sans qu'on écoute ce qu'il voulait dire, on va le payer longtemps.31:19 — Ce que Morin change dans ma façon de voir le mondeLa complexité, l'homo demens face à l'IA, et la poésie de la vie. Et une dernière citation à ne pas oublier : "Essayez d'y participer de la meilleure façon." Prononcée à une centaine d'années. Difficile de trouver mieux.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week we're looking at the beginning of Matthew 17 and one of the most incredible moments in the Gospels—the Transfiguration. As Jesus reveals His glory to Peter, James, and John, we're reminded that this moment wasn't random, but part of God's sovereign plan all along. Pastor Brad Noel walks through what this mountaintop encounter […] The post Matthew 17:1-13 – When Glory Breaks into the Ordinary appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

Mark 9:13-29 14 And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. 15 And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. 16 And he asked them, “What are you arguing about with them?” 17 And someone from the crowd answered him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a spirit that makes him mute. 18 And whenever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid. So I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able.” 19 And he answered them, “O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me.” 20 And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. 21 And Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. 22 And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” 23 And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can'! All things are possible for one who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” 25 And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “You mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” 26 And after crying out and convulsing him terribly, it came out, and the boy was like a corpse, so that most of them said, “He is dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose. 28 And when he had entered the house, his disciples asked him privately, “Why could we not cast it out?” 29 And he said to them, “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer.” ESV LESSON NOTES Raphael's sixteenth-century oil painting brilliantly merges two contrasting biblical scenes into one canvas: the radiant Transfiguration at the top and a dark, chaotic struggle at the bottom. This artistic choice reflects our daily reality, where the "good" and the "hard" are often crammed into the very same portrait of life. Faith requires recognizing that Jesus is both willing and able. While the leper in Mark 1 questioned Jesus's willingness ("if you are willing"), the father in Mark 9 questioned His ability ("if you can"). True reliance trusts both His infinite compassion to care and His absolute power to act. Every single person at the base of the mountain—the disciples, the crowd, and the teachers of the law—was struggling with faith. The father of the boy was simply the only one honest enough to admit his unbelief out loud, showing that bringing our questions to God is a healthy, biblical practice. Prayer and fasting are not transactional tools used to gain leverage or build personal holiness. Rather, they are relational practices designed to make us intentionally helpless, shifting our reliance away from our own understanding and entirely onto God. "Helplessness, not holiness, is the way to access the presence of God." Timothy Keller DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Icebreaker: Have you ever had a "mountaintop moment"—a time when God felt especially close or life felt especially meaningful—followed immediately by a difficult challenge or disappointment? What was that experience like? 1. The father cried out, "I believe; help my unbelief!" Why do you think this prayer has resonated with Christians for centuries? What makes it so relatable? 2. Do you more often question God's willingness to help or His ability to help? Why do you think that is? 3. Prayer and fasting are relational rather than transactional. What is the difference between using spiritual disciplines to get something from God and using them to grow closer to God? 4. If faith is fundamentally reliance on Jesus, what is one practical area of your life this week where you need to rely less on yourself and more on Him?

We have reached the end of our Exodus series! Chapter 40 concludes with the glory of the Lord filling the tabernacle, marking the completion of the structure, but not the end of the journey. The Israelites are not yet in the Promised Land. So why is this 40-chapter story so central to the biblical narrative? Because Exodus is not just background history—it is a legally binding testimony that points directly to the coming of a greater Messiah.Key Points1. A Testimony to the FutureHebrews 3:5 states that Moses was faithful as a servant, bearing witness to what would be spoken by God in the future. The Greek word used here for servant (therapon) implies an intimate, trusted servant whose testimony carries legal weight. Moses is a credible witness establishing the criteria for the Messiah. Anyone claiming to be the Messiah must be greater than Moses.2. Jesus is the Greater IntercessorMoses: Interceded for the Israelites on a hill to win a physical battle against the Amalekites. His hands were held up by his friends (Exodus 17).Jesus: Interceded on the hill of Calvary to win the eternal war against sin and death. His hands were held up by nails—and by the joy set before Him.3. Jesus is the Greater Deliverer & SacrificeMoses: Delivered the Israelites physically from Egypt, but he could not lead them all the way into the Promised Land. The Old Covenant required sacrifices to be made over and over again, like weed killer that only offers temporary relief.Jesus: Shared in our humanity to break the power of death and deliver us spiritually (Hebrews 2:14). As our High Priest, He offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, and then He sat down—because the work was finished (Hebrews 10:11-12). Note: Joshua (Yeshua), whose name points to Jesus, was the one who ultimately led the people into the Promised Land.4. Jesus is the Greater TabernacleMoses: Built the physical tabernacle where God's presence dwelled, but the people were kept out by a thick curtain and the barrier of sin.Jesus: The Word became flesh and "tabernacled" among us (John 1:14). When Jesus died on the cross, the physical curtain in the temple was torn in two. Now, through the blood of Jesus, we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place. Better yet, through the Holy Spirit, believers have become living tabernacles.5. The Warning: Guard Against a Hard HeartThe Israelites saw the Red Sea part and manna fall from the sky, yet their hearts grew hard and they built a golden calf. Signs and wonders cannot replace an intimate relationship with God. Hebrews warns us not to harden our hearts as they did, but to encourage one another daily. We guard against a hard heart through personal devotion and active participation in a faith community.ConclusionWhen Moses asked God, "Show me your glory," God tucked him in a rock and only allowed him to see His back. Moses did not get exactly what he asked for in that moment, nor did he get to enter the Promised Land in his lifetime. However, God does not forget our prayers. Centuries later, on the Mount of Transfiguration (Matthew 17), Moses finally stands in the Promised Land, face-to-face with Jesus, whose face shone like the sun. Moses finally saw the full glory of God. God is worth the wait.Calls to ActionExamine Your Heart: Are there areas where your heart has grown hard or calloused toward God?Speak it Out: If you are struggling with unbelief or a hard heart, confess it to someone in your faith community this week to break its power.Trust the Delay: If you have been waiting a long time for a prayer to be answered, look to Moses. Trust that God's timing is perfect and His glory is worth the wait. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

For centuries, believers have debated the true identity, mission, crucifixion, miracles, and hidden teachings of Jesus Christ. In this powerful episode, we explore some of the deepest mysteries surrounding Jesus (Isa), including the Transfiguration, the crucifixion, the fig tree prophecy, ancient Christian symbolism, Islamic narrations, hidden biblical meanings, and the connection between Jesus and the awaited Mahdi. Drawing from the Quran, the Bible, Shi'a narrations, and the teachings of Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan, this lecture uncovers astonishing insights rarely discussed in mainstream Christianity or Islam. This episode is essential viewing for Christians, Muslims, truth seekers, students of comparative religion, biblical prophecy researchers, and anyone interested in the hidden mysteries of Jesus, the end times, the Mahdi, Imam Mahdi, Islamic esotericism, Gnostic Christianity, ancient icons, the crucifixion of Jesus, the Second Coming, and the deeper spiritual meanings behind scripture. Watch until the end for a fascinating exploration into one of the most mysterious figures in human history.

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Stasi invites Blaine Eldredge, our Director of Spiritual Formation at Wild at Heart, for a conversation about recapturing beauty—not the exhausting beauty our culture demands, but the deeply personal beauty that originates in the heart of God. Together they explore how Jesus reveals a beauty that is vulnerable, relational, and inviting; a beauty that isn't based on performance, but draws us into His love. Come and rediscover the beauty that moves our hearts toward Him. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Genesis 2:18 (NIV) – The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”Exodus 33:11 (NIV) – The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.Deuteronomy 34:10 (NIV) – Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.Song of Songs 2:14 (NIV) – My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.Hebrews 12:18–24 (NIV) – You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them… But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem… to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant.2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV) – And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.John 4:16–18 (NIV) – He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband.”2 Kings 17:24–41 (NIV) – Clearly referenced in the discussion of the Samaritan people being brought from five nations associated with false gods and attempting to worship Yahweh alongside them.…..RESOURCESThe Green Ember by S.D. Smith  ⁠https://amzn.to/4dyvZCh⁠The Prophets by Abraham Joshua Heschel  ⁠https://amzn.to/4wUgygG⁠ The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel  ⁠https://amzn.to/4nEW8np⁠God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism by Abraham Joshua Heschel   ⁠https://amzn.to/49cEn99⁠Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle  ⁠https://amzn.to/495TaCE⁠Creation and Fall: A Theological Exposition of Genesis 1-3 by Dietrich Bonhoeffer ⁠https://amzn.to/4tPgr3h⁠Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)   ⁠https://amzn.to/3RvX3dV⁠The Glory of the Lord by Hans Urs von Balthasar  ⁠https://amzn.to/4wEjTA5⁠…..CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS00:00  The Beauty That Captures Our Hearts01:52  Jesus Pursuing the Hearts of Our Children06:11  Why Beauty Begins in God07:41  The Danger of “Instagram Face”11:12  How Empire Erases Personhood14:19  The False Beauty of Invulnerability17:19  Beauty, Limits, and Being Human19:42  Why the World Loves Artificial Beauty22:25  The Enemy's War Against True Beauty24:14  When Beauty Becomes Power26:14  The Beauty That Invites Relationship28:15  The Trinity and Relational Love30:23  God's Desire to See Our Faces33:09  Jesus' Beauty Is Deeply Personal34:45  Vulnerability at the Heart of Beauty36:11  Choosing Intimacy Over Universal Approval39:08  Why Every Woman Bears Beauty40:10  The Beauty of the Crucified Christ41:50  Jesus' Beauty Pursues Our Hearts42:58  The Samaritan Woman and Divine Love45:59  The Lordliness and Goodness of Jesus47:12  Becoming Like the One We Behold48:15  Closing Prayer…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube – ⁠https://wahe.art/4h8DelL⁠Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://wahe.art/496zdfn⁠Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

God doesn't whisper His will through guesswork, He points us straight to Jesus with one unmistakable command: “Hear Him.” That single line from the Transfiguration becomes the thread we pull through Hebrews 2, Acts, and the promises of the new covenant, and it changes how we think about salvation, spiritual power, and what it means to truly know God.We start in Hebrews 2:1-4, where the warning is simple and piercing: pay close attention or you will drift. From there we trace how God spoke through prophets under the old covenant, then speaks through His Son in these last days. If you want to hear the Father, you come through Jesus Christ, and Jesus' words and works match because He speaks what the Father speaks and does what the Father does.Then we tackle a hard question many believers wrestle with: why do signs and wonders sometimes appear around messy, even corrupt ministry? Acts, Mark 16, and the wider witness of Scripture point to a clarifying answer: God confirms His Word, not a personality. Miracles are not a scorecard for a preacher, they are a witness to the gospel of the kingdom.We close with the most personal and powerful promise of all: the new covenant isn't just rules on stone, it's God writing on hearts. Jeremiah 31 and Ezekiel 36 describe a new heart, a new spirit, and God's Spirit within us, empowering real change and freedom from shame. If you're hungry for biblical teaching on the Holy Spirit, baptism of the Holy Ghost, and what “Christ in you” means in daily life, this conversation will meet you where you are.Subscribe for more, share this with someone who needs clarity, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part challenged you most?"Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response"Support the showThank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms:Substack: htt​ps://ourfathersheart.substack.com/Website: ourfathersheart.orgPodcast: https://ourfathersheart.buzzsprout.com/shareTwitter: https://twitter.com/@ofathersheart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ofathersheartYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourfathersheartMay God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!

In this bonus episode of Makers & Mystics, Stephen Roach revisits The Pace of Beauty series with artist and designer Jennifer Sturrock. Drawing from her background in couture, contemporary art, and theological study, Jennifer shares how fabric and materiality have become a framework for exploring deeper questions of identity, mystery, and communion with God. What begins as a conversation about textiles and clothing unfolds into a rich exploration of the Transfiguration, the symbolism of garments throughout Scripture, and the ways beauty reveals truths that often remain hidden beneath the surface.Stephen and Jen discuss the theological significance of clothing and how fashion can function as both concealment and revelation. Jennifer reflects on her own artistic practice, including large-scale textile installations that invite viewers into contemplation, mystery, and embodied ways of knowing.The conversation also explores Jennifer's idea of "rewilding the creative soul,” embracing vulnerability, and discovering the beauty that emerges when people become more fully themselves.Highlights:• Jennifer's journey from fashion and textile design into theology and contemporary art • How the Transfiguration shaped her artistic and theological imagination • Fashion as language  • Art as a practice of mystery, contemplation, and unknowingAbout Jennifer SturrockJennifer Sturrock is a Scottish multidisciplinary artist, designer, curator, and researcher whose work integrates couture, installation art, and poetry. Drawing on studies at Chelsea College of Arts and London College of Fashion, she later earned a Master's degree in Theology & the Arts from King's College London, where she specialized in the idea of beauty in theology.Connect with JenWebsite: https://www.jennifersturrock.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensturrockSend us Fan MailSupport the showVISUAL ARTS RETREAT:  If you're looking for creative renewal, meaningful connection, and space to deepen your artistic practice,  I want to invite you to our upcoming retreat in Moravian Falls, North Carolina, July 10th through 12th.  Applications are open, but space is limited. Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1Give a one-time donation https://buy.stripe.com/9AQeYj7431fD12waEOJoin the Makers & Mystics Creative Collective https://www.patreon.com/c/makersandmystics

Have you ever wished you had more certainty about God's plan for your life? In Luke 9, Jesus reveals His glory to Peter, James, and John in the Transfiguration, reminding them that even when they don't have all the answers, they can trust the One who does. In this message, Dawson Tolley walks through one of the most powerful moments in the Gospel of Luke, showing how Jesus is greater than every prophet, promise, and expectation that came before Him. When we see Jesus for who He truly is, we find confidence to keep following Him through every season of life.• Jesus is the fulfillment of God's entire story and greater than everyone who came before Him.• The Transfiguration reminds us that following Jesus is rooted in who He is, not in having every question answered.• We are transformed as we continually behold the glory of Christ and walk with Him each day.Key Scriptures:Luke 9:28–36Luke 9:23–27Exodus 33:18–23Daniel 7:9–14Take time this week to intentionally behold the glory of Jesus through His Word and prayer. Ask Him to deepen your trust, even in the places where you still have questions. If this message encouraged you, share it with a friend or family member who needs the reminder that Jesus is worthy of following.Bayou City Fellowship Tomball Campus | Dawson Tolley | June 7, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

Have you ever believed the right things about Jesus but still struggled to experience a life that reflects Him? In Luke 9, the Transfiguration reveals Jesus as the Son of God, the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets, and the only One worthy of our complete trust and devotion. In this message, George Terry explores one of the most profound moments in the Gospel of Luke, showing that recognizing who Jesus truly is is more than an intellectual belief. It is an invitation to build your entire life around Him. When we behold His glory, our hearts are transformed, our faith becomes personal, and we are sent to live and proclaim the gospel with confidence.• Jesus is the complete and final revelation of God, greater than every prophet and worthy of our worship.• Real faith moves beyond knowing facts about Jesus to personally trusting Him and surrendering every area of life to His authority.• Encountering the glory of Christ transforms us and compels us to faithfully proclaim the gospel, even when it requires sacrifice.Key Scriptures:Luke 9:28–36Luke 9:18–272 Corinthians 3:18Hebrews 1:1–3John 14:7–9How is Jesus inviting you to move from simply knowing about Him to truly following Him? Spend time this week listening to His voice through Scripture and asking Him to transform your heart. If this message encouraged you, share it with a friend or family member who needs to be reminded of who Jesus really is.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | George Terry | June 7, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

Have you ever felt like your faith has gone stale or wondered why you don't experience God the way you once did? In Luke 9, the Transfiguration reminds us that faith doesn't begin with dramatic experiences. It begins with trusting Jesus one step at a time. In this message, Nick unpacks one of the most incredible moments in the Gospel of Luke and shows how Jesus reveals His glory, not to create a spiritual high, but to strengthen His followers for a lifetime of faithful obedience. The Christian life isn't built on chasing extraordinary moments. It's built on following an extraordinary Savior.• Faith begins with simple obedience, not spectacular experiences or emotional highs.• As we continue following Jesus, He grows our faith and reveals more of His glory over time.• Jesus is fully God, completely sufficient, and worthy of trusting with every area of our lives.Key Scriptures:Luke 9:23–36Matthew 28:16–20Luke 16:19–312 Peter 1:3–18What is one step of obedience Jesus is calling you to take today? Don't wait for a mountaintop experience before responding to His voice. Trust Him where you are, keep following Him, and watch how He grows your faith over time. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that real faith grows one step at a time.Bayou City Fellowship Cypress Campus | Nick Maricle | June 7, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

As Jesus headed down the mountain with Peter, James, and John, fresh from the revelation of his glory in the Transfiguration, he came back to the wakeup call of facing a helpless boy, a helpless father, helpless crowds, and helpless disciples. Faithlessness and inability to even understand the basic foundations of who God is and who Jesus is brought a cold reality check.Our lives often feel that way. We might have occasional mountaintop experiences that are incredible – a vacation, a project finished at work, a presentation that was nailed, a perfect date – but then we come back to a screeching halt in the real world and regular life. Worse still, it can feel like evil is winning, and like there's no good anywhere we look. This Sunday we will see how Jesus can meet us in the real stuff of life, in the mundane, and when we are faithless.------------------------------------------- Connect with us on Social Media Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Vimeo⁠------------------------------------------- Download our App⁠Apple App Store⁠ | ⁠Google Play Store⁠

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In this new series, Timothy Mahoney and Dr. Thomas Winder of the Holy Land Research Institute discuss a topic of great importance: Where did the Transfiguration of Jesus occur and what significance does this geographical location play in the cosmic war between good and evil?         Visit Dr. Winder's website to learn more about his work!         https://holylandresearchinstitute.org         ➡️ HELP US FUND THE NEXT FILM!

Help my unbelief- When Jesus came down from the Mount of Transfiguration with Peter, James and John, He encountered the other disciples in the middle of a commotion. A father with a demon possessed son begged Jesus to help, but he doubted there was any hope left.

Send Us Your Questions/CommentsA split second can change how you see everything, and Luke 9 gives us one of those moments. Jesus goes up a mountain to pray with Peter, James, and John, and while He's praying, His face and clothing blaze with a kind of radiant glory the disciples cannot manufacture or explain. Then Moses and Elijah appear and start talking with Him, not about comfort or success, but about His coming “departure” at Jerusalem. Even in glory, the cross stays central.We take time to read the passage closely and connect the dots Luke expects you to notice: why the Transfiguration comes right after Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, why “about eight days” is not a contradiction with the other Gospels, and why the Bible keeps linking mountains, prayer, and revelation. We also dig into the meaning of Moses and Elijah showing up as the Law and the Prophets, and why the word “departure” can carry the weight of “exodus,” pointing to Jesus as the true deliverer from sin.Then comes the line that lands on all of us: the Father speaks from the cloud and says, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him.” We talk honestly about how easy it is to be half-awake spiritually, how quickly we can chase the mountaintop feeling, and why Luke immediately brings us down the mountain into the crowd where real ministry happens.If you want a deeper, clearer view of Jesus and a more grounded picture of Christian discipleship, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

In one of the most stunning passages in the Gospels, the glory of Jesus Christ is revealed, he was changed right before the eyes of three of his disciples and had a conversation with Moses and Elijah on top of a mountain. It's a major event in Peter, James, and John's lives that is reflected in other places in the New Testament as well. We will take a look at why the Transfiguration matters, and what it tells us about Jesus and why we ought to listen to what he has to say.------------------------------------------- Connect with us on Social Media ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Vimeo⁠------------------------------------------- Download our App⁠Apple App Store⁠ | ⁠Google Play Store⁠

Moses pitched a tent outside the camp called the "Tent of Meeting." There, God would speak to Moses "face to face, as one speaks to a friend." Across scripture—from Adam and Abraham to Jesus' disciples—God desires friendship with His creation. Yet, in our modern culture, we are experiencing a "friendship recession." We must reclaim the depth of friendship, both with one another and with God, moving past the surface-level encounters we have settled for.Key Points1. God Desires True FriendshipGod doesn't speak to Moses as a subordinate, but as a friend. When Jesus arrived, He wasn't known as a political leader or an entrepreneur, but as a "friend of sinners." He told His disciples, "I no longer call you servants... I have called you friends." Discipleship is friendship. Yet, we often reduce this profound invitation to a scheduled 15-minute "quiet time." God is everywhere; He desires a relationship that permeates our daily lives, not just an appointment on a calendar.2. The Friendship RecessionWe spend more time alone than any previous generation. Friendship has been reduced to a social luxury rather than a daily necessity. If we lack the capacity for deep, vulnerable relationships with the people around us, it will inevitably damage our capacity for a deep relationship with God.Stop finding time; make time. You make time for what you value.Stop finding friends; be a friend. If you go out to be a friend—focused on being interested rather than interesting—you will never lack friendship.3. Grateful, But Not Satisfied (Show Me Your Glory)Moses had seen more of God's glory than anyone—the burning bush, the plagues, the parting of the sea. Yet, in Exodus 33, he asks, "Now show me your glory." He was grateful for past encounters, but he was not satisfied.Many Christians are living off a spiritual high from ten years ago. We have become "domesticated tigers," settling for small, scheduled moments instead of hungering for the wild, full presence of God.A true revival happens when God's people band together and declare, "Show us your glory! We will not be satisfied with what the previous generation experienced. Do it again."4. The Ultimate Glory is JesusHow does God answer Moses' request to see His glory? In Matthew 17, at the Transfiguration, Moses finally stands in the Promised Land alongside Jesus. The glory Moses asked to see in Exodus was ultimately revealed in the person of Christ. If we want to show a hungry generation the glory of God, we must stop pointing to ourselves, our cool aesthetics, or our trendy evangelism strategies. Like John the Baptist, we must simply and constantly point to Jesus in every season of our lives.ConclusionGod has invited us into a profound friendship. As we reflect on what God has done in our lives and in our church, let us be deeply grateful, but never satisfied. Let us reject shallow routines and isolation, choosing instead to pursue God with a "greed for His presence," constantly pointing the world to Jesus.Calls to ActionEvaluate Your Friendship with God: Are you treating God like a scheduled appointment or a true friend? Move beyond the 15-minute quiet time and invite Him into your entire day.Be a Friend: This week, actively make time to deepen a relationship. Ask questions, be vulnerable, and focus on being interested in someone else's story.Point to Jesus: In your victories and your defeats, make it your primary goal to point others to the glory of Christ rather than yourself. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

Send us Fan MailSeries: Mystical TheologyEpisode 45: Dionysius the Areopagite, Authorship & Dating, C. VeniaminIn Episode 45 of our Mystical Theology, we continue our overview of the theology of Dionysius the Areopagite, one of the most challenging figures in the history of Christian doctrine. This episode also contains personal reflections on aspects of the spiritual life learned from St. Sophrony the Athonite. For a list of the various themes contained therein, see the Timestamps below.Q&As available in The Professor's Blog: https://mountthabor.com/blogs/the-professors-blogRecommended background reading: Christopher Veniamin, ed., Saint Gregory Palamas: The Homilies (Dalton PA: 2022); The Orthodox Understanding of Salvation: "Theosis" in Scripture and Tradition (2016); and The Transfiguration of Christ in Greek Patristic Literature (2022).Join the Mount Thabor Academy Podcasts and help us to bring podcasts on Orthodox theology and the spiritual life to the wider community. Support the showDr. Christopher VeniaminJoin The Mount Thabor Academyhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2232462/supportTHE MOUNT THABOR ACADEMY (YouTube)THE MOUNT THABOR ACADEMY (Patreon)Print Books by MOUNT THABOR PUBLISHINGeBooks Amazon Google Apple KoboB&NFurther Info & Bibliography The Professor's BlogFurther bibliography may be found in our Scholar's CornerContact us: info@mountthabor.com...

Government pilots are reporting objects that accelerate without propulsion, vanish into the ocean, and move between dimensions like they don't belong to our physics. What's strange is that an ancient Hebrew manuscript described the exact same behavior, and named the beings responsible, listed their leader, and recorded the location where they entered our world. What if the UFO phenomenon was never a mystery — just a memory we forgot how to read? In this episode, Lance Wallnau connects the dots between today's UAP disclosure and Genesis 6 — drawing on the scholarship of the late Michael Heiser, the Book of Enoch, and the Septuagint to reveal what the first-century church already understood about interdimensional beings, the Watchers, and the Nephilim. And the detail that will stop you cold: Jesus didn't randomly choose a mountain for the Transfiguration. He went to the exact peak where 200 angels swore their oath — and reversed what they did there. In this episode:

What was the historical and prophetic purpose of The Transfiguration? And does it hold any application for us today? In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul explains why Jesus was transfigured, and how the glory of Christ in that moment should shape the way we live.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) There is evidence that the Five Books of Moses and specifically the Book of Deuteronomy were edited both before and during the Babylonian captivity, around 600 B.C.(03:14) Many scholars see Deuteronomy as the “Book of the Law” that was discovered during Josiah's reign from 640-609 B.C.(06:15) Examples of additions and redactions which demonstrate the history of the text.(12:54) The Book of Mormon and the New Testament bring balance to the religious reforms during Josiah's reign.(15:35) The Deuteronomistic History is a term used in modern biblical studies to describe the books of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel and 1-2 Kings. The Deuteronomistic History portrays a cohesive view of Israel.(18:46) Lehi and Nephi were at odds with the Jews at the time they left Jerusalem in 600 B.C. Examples from the Book of Mormon show how prophets disagreed with some of Deuteronomy's ideas.(23:26) Deuteronomy centralizes worship and prohibits any altars outside of the temple. Visionaries were denigrated, yet Nephi knew the mysteries.(25:42) Deuteronomy focuses on the Abrahamic Covenant and stresses that Israel is to remember the Lord.(32:39) Deuteronomy has covenant renewal ceremonies and is constructed in the pattern of an ancient Near Eastern vassal treaty. This pattern is also used in King Benjamin's speech in Mosiah 1-6.(38:22) The scattering and gathering is prophesied in both Deuteronomy and the Book of Mormon. God wants to bring Israel back home.(46:12) Deuteronomy 31.6 shows a direct connection to the Book of Joshua. Blessings for keeping the commandments can be seen as a generational promise, not necessarily a 1:1 relationship. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not a “cosmic vending machine.”(48:53) Both Deuteronomy and the Book of Mormon are writing with the future in mind, knowing that their discovery will bring religious reform.(51:14) Both books warn of the pride and destruction that can come with prosperity.(55:28) Moses “dies,” and the text of Deuteronomy says his sepulcher is not known. The Book of Mormon teaches that Moses was translated. Josephus' history says he disappeared in a cloud. The New Testament shows Moses appears at the Mount of Transfiguration.(1:02:01) As a resurrected being, in April 1836, Moses came to Joseph Smith to give him the keys of the gathering of Israel. In this way, we are all connected to Moses and his mission. As modern day Israel, we carry the torch of Gospel light and are commanded to spread the Gospel. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 371 | Deuteronomy, Come Follow Me 2026 (May 11-17) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.