Lesson 4351

 Lesson 4351)(12-31-23) Luke 9:28-36 

“And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.” 

 

Today’s quote relates the transformation of Jesus and His acceptance to God the Father. Thereat, two of the most important figures from the Old Testament, Moses and Elijah, appear and talk with Jesus. Moses represented the Law while Elijah represented the Prophets, both symbolizing the fulfillment of the Old Testament in Jesus.~ 

Lesson 4350

 Lesson 4350)(12-30-23) Luke 9:23-27 

“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.” 

 

Today’s lesson emphasizes the high cost and commitment required to be a true follower of Jesus. It calls for self-denial, taking up one’s cross, and wholeheartedly devoting oneself to Jesus, even if it requires facing down death to do so. ~

Lesson 4349

 (Lesson 4349)(12-29-23) Luke 9:21-22 

“And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing: Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.” 

 

In today’s quote, Jesus informed His apostles that the Jewish leadership would soon have Him put to death, whereafter He would rise again the third day. 

Lesson 4348

 (Lesson 4348)(12-28-23) Luke 9:18-22 

“And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.” 

 

In today’s quote, Peter recognized Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God. ~ 

Lesson 4347

(Lesson 4347)(12-27-23) Luke 9:10-17 

And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. And they did so, and made them all sit down. Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.” 

 

Today’s quote relates the miracle of the loaves and fishes. What a wonderful, powerful Savior we serve.~