2 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. 4 And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5 And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7 And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” 8 And suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only.
Recent reports among the people had said that Jesus was The Prophet who Moses had promised. Others were saying that He was a prophet like Elijah or John the Baptist. These key three disciples get to see what God has to show and tell about Jesus. Peter, who seemed to be a step ahead of the rest, still does not fully get it, as He calls for three tabernacles, places of veneration to honor each one. The appearance, and then removal of these two Old Testament greats speaks volumes: Jesus is in a class of His own. The Voice from the cloud, just like the days of Moses, gives the final word: “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” That is the brief summary of the lesson of the loaves and all the other miracles as well: Jesus is God the Son, to be listened to, trusted, and followed above all others. He is where we will hear the voice of God.
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