Lesson 18, Q6~Q7

Third day: Read Matthew 17:1-13.

Q6

a. (Challenge) Of all the prophets, why did God choose Moses and Elijah to talk with Jesus at that time? Support your opinion with any Scripture passage.

Elijah and Moses were two of the most revered men in Bible. Moses represented the Law and Elijah represented the Prophets. They also represented the end of the Old covenant and the start of the New Covenant.

And they have in common with Jesus shown in the Scripture:

1 Kings 19:5-7 says that Elijah was ministered by an angel and in the wilderness 40 days.

Exodus 34:28 says that Moses also fasted for 40 days while he wrote the words of the Ten Commandments on tablets.

Matthew 4:1-2 says Jesus is tempted in wilderness after fasting 40 days and 40 nights.

b. Read Luke 9:31. About what did Jesus, Moses and Elijah talk?

31 They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem.

c. How should their presence and words have caused Peter to realize his wrong attitude of Matthew 16:22? ²² Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!”

Peter has badly misunderstood Jesus’ mission on the earth.

Q7

a. Why did Peter suggest he erect shelters for Jesus, Moses and Elijah?

In Luke 9:33 says (He did not know what he was saying.)

In Mark 9:6 says (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)

b. Why did God the Father interrupt Peter at this point?

Jesus is the Son of God. He is not on the equal level of Moses or Elijah.

c. What command did God give and what three things did He teach about Jesus?

God commanded them to listen to Jesus.

Matthew 17:5 “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”

Mark 9:7  “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”

Luke 9:35  “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.”

Jesus is the Son of God.

God loves Jesus.

God is well pleased with Jesus.

Jesus is chosen by God (Luke 9:35).