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His departure: The Greek word exodos means "departure." In the Old Testament, the exodus from Egypt was God's great act of salvation. Similarly, in the New Testament, the departure of Jesus from this world was God's greatest act of salvation. This includes his death, resurrection, and ascension (going up into heaven). Jesus would accomplish a new and greater exodus.
At the transfiguration, Jesus revealed his true glory in the presence of three disciples. This confirmed Peter's belief that Jesus was the Christ. Moses and Elijah confirmed that Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah (the Christ, God's chosen king).
Events
- The Transfiguationc. AD 29
Parallels
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Elijah Luke, Gospel of Mount, Mountain Transfiguration
Topics
Angel (A Spirit): A Celestial Spirit: Have Knowledge of, and Interest In, Earthly Affairs Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of At the Transfiguration of Jesus Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Dead (People): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jerusalem: Christ: Put to Death At Jesus, the Christ: Is Transfigured Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Peter: Present: At the Transfiguration Vision: Peter, James, and John of the Transfiguration of Jesus and the Appearance of Moses and Elijah