Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Only Jesus | Sunday Message
Mar 29, 2026
A rich look at the Transfiguration and what Moses and Elijah signify for Jesus' mission. A vivid contrast between mountaintop encounters and valley ministry is explored. The message stresses Jesus as the only unfailing help in crisis. Listeners are invited to consider eternity and the priority of a personal response to Christ.
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God's Presence In Personal Tragedy
- Greg Laurie experienced God's presence most strongly during the worst moment of his life when his son Christopher died unexpectedly.
- He collapsed, surrendered his son back to God, and sensed God's comforting presence in that crisis.
Transfiguration As A Preview Of Glory
- The Transfiguration gave Peter, James, and John a preview of Jesus' glory and of coming future realities rather than a permanent state.
- Luke describes Jesus' face and clothes transformed with Moses and Elijah speaking about Jesus' imminent exodus to Jerusalem.
Why Jesus Didn't Shine Constantly
- Jesus veiled his deity while on earth so people could live with him, making the Transfiguration a rare glimpse of his true glory.
- Laurie compares constant divine radiance to an unbearable light and notes the Transfiguration was a temporary revelation.