The Lutheran Hour Up and Down the Mountain
Feb 15, 2026
Michael Schutz, Lead Pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Penticton and Lutheran Church–Canada vice president, reflects on mountain scenes in Scripture and the Transfiguration. He contrasts mountaintop revelation with everyday valleys. He urges listening to God’s voice, warns against chasing spiritual highs, and frames the Transfiguration as a waypoint toward the cross and future hope.
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Local Scenery Frames The Gospel
- Michael Schutz describes Penticton's twin lakes and surrounding mountains to relate personally to the Transfiguration setting.
- He compares local peaks to Galilean hills to make the biblical scene vivid and relatable.
Transfiguration Reveals Jesus' Fulfillment Role
- On the mountain Jesus reveals a fuller glimpse of his glory beyond miracles and teaching.
- Moses and Elijah's presence links the Law and Prophets to Jesus as their fulfillment.
Listen Above All Other Voices
- Listen above competing voices to the voice of Jesus and his Word.
- You don't need a mountain; hear Jesus' commands and promises where you are.