Of all the earthshaking things Peter witnessed, his experience on the Mount of Transfiguration certainly would rank in the top ten. Peter, James, and John went with Jesus to a high mountain to pray. While there Jesus was transformed. His face was changed, and his clothing took on an incredibly white appearance. Some translations compare this brilliance to that of lightning. Also, there were two visitors, Moses, and Elijah. They too were appearing in splendor. Now a week earlier Jesus had predicted that some of the disciples would experience the kingdom of God before they died. Certainly, this is what he was talking about. They are getting a glimpse of the kingdom by seeing Jesus in His glory. Whether this was full glory or partial, we really can't say. But we do know that his natural radiance was being revealed. Also, they were meeting two of the most prominent Old Testament saints. Moses and Elijah were...
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