Transfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday

Topical Study

Jesus' transfiguration is traditionally celebrated on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. At the transfiguration the glory of God in the person of Jesus was revealed to Peter, James, and John. In this glory we glimpse the glory Jesus would receive at the completion of his redemptive work. The spirit and colors of the worship space at this time should aim to reflect Christ's glory, so the suggested color for celebrating is white. Transfiguration, like Christmas, Epiphany, and Baptism of our Lord, affirms the identity of Jesus as not only fully human but also fully divine. Just as the transfiguration prepared Jesus for his passion and death, so our observance of his transfiguration prepares us for our Lenten journey toward the cross and the empty tomb.

In Scripture

Exodus 24

Exodus 34:29-35

1 Kings 19:1-18

2 Kings 2:1-12

Psalm 2

Psalm 50:1-6

Psalm 99

Matthew 17:1-3

Mark 9:2-12

Luke 9:28-36

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6

2 Peter 1:16-21

1 John 3:2

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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History of Hymns: “Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory” This offers background and commentary on Thomas Troeger's (b. 1945) 1994 hymn: “Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory.” Combining faith and science, the hymn focuses on the Transfiguration narratives (Matthew 7:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36). Resource type: Song/Hymn Source: Discipleship Ministries Author: Stanton Nelson Transfiguration Sunday with Children Transfiguration Sunday resources for children's participation in congregational worship, including sermon scripts, images, responsive prayers, and more. Based on Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99, Luke 9:28-43, and 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 4:1-2. Resource type: Sermon Illustration Source: Worshiping With Children Author: Carolyn Brown Transfiguration Sunday with Children This resource provides a guide for Transfiguration Sunday worship with children, including ideas for stories, songs, and images. Resource type: Children's Sermon Source: Worshiping With Children Author: Carolyn Brown Transfiguration Sunday This is a full worship planning resource for Transfiguration Sunday on 2 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 50:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 and Mark 9:2-9. It includes liturgy planning notes, sermon notes, commentary, song suggestions, readings, prayers and more. Resource type: Sermon Starter/Outline Source: Discipleship Ministries Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday This prayer for Transfiguration Sunday (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36) petitions God to grant transformative mountaintop experiences. Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship Author: Christine Longhurst A Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday A beautiful prayer for Transfiguration Sunday based on Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, and Luke 9:28-36. Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship Author: Bill Loader Transfiguration of Our Lord Exploring how God becomes manifested in our midst, this Transfiguration Sunday podcast on Mark 9:2-9, 2 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 50:1-6 and 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 discusses how the transfiguration pivots Mark's narrative from hope to the cross. Resource type: Audio/Video Source: Working Preacher Author: Rolf Jacobson Transfiguration: With Children A collection of ideas and resources for including children in congregational worship on Transfiguration Sunday. It's based on Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99, Luke 9:28-43, and 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 4:1-2. Resource type: Sermon Starter/Outline Source: Worshiping With Children Author: Carolyn Brown Transfiguration Sunday/Last Sunday after Epiphany This resource offers service planning suggestions for passages in Exodus and Matthew. Transfiguration Sunday allows us to reflect on this event as well as the prior reception of the Ten Commandments by Moses. Resource type: Sermon Starter/Outline Source: Discipleship Ministries Full Text Hymns on Transfiguration Sunday Come to the Mountain Peak (A Hymn for Transfiguration Sunday)©
Glorious Things of Thee Are SpokenPD
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light©
See more hymns... A Blessing for Transfiguration Sunday Christine Longhurst presents Jan Richardson's closing blessing for Transfiguration Sunday. Inspired by Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, and Luke 9:28-36, "this blessing is made for coming down the mountain." Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship Author: Christine Longhurst Transfiguration Resources Here’s a set of marvellous resources for Transfiguration Sunday: Calls to Worship, Prayers, Poems, Blessings, Benedictions, and more. Resource type: Image Source: Global Worship Author: Paul Neeley Prayer of Confession for Transfiguration Sunday This is a prayer of confession and words of assurance for use on Transfiguration Sunday inspired by Matthew 17:1-9 and Mark 9:2-9. Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship Author: Christine Longhurst Call to Worship: Transfiguration This poem is a thoughtful call to worship for Transfiguration Sunday inspired by Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36, and 2 Peter 1:16-18 that explores those times when God shows up. Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship Author: Joanna Harader Sunday Prayer: Transfiguration This is a prayer for Transfiguration Sunday that seeks to be dazzled by divine light. Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship Author: Christine Longhurst Prayer of Confession for Transfiguration Sunday Prayer of confession and words of assurance inspired by the texts for Transfiguration Sunday (Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36, 2 Peter 1:16-18). Resource type: Element of Worship Source: Re-Worship

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