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Do You See God in the Ordinary? | The Gospels | Mark 9:2-13

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Feb 3, 2026
A fresh look at the transfiguration and why Jesus showed his glory before suffering. Brief retellings compare Gospel and Exodus moments. Reflection on how glimpses of divine glory prepare hearts for hardship. Practical prompts to notice and reflect God’s presence in everyday acts like kindness and patience.
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INSIGHT

Jesus' Glory Is Directly Revealed

  • The transfiguration reveals Jesus' true, divine glory rather than a mere reflection of God's light.
  • Tanya Willmeth emphasizes that the disciples saw Christ's actual glory shining from him, not just a reflected radiance.
ANECDOTE

Moses' Face Shone After God's Glory

  • Moses glimpsed God's glory and his face shone so brightly people feared to approach him.
  • Tanya recounts Exodus 33–34 to show how even a partial encounter with God's glory transformed Moses' appearance.
INSIGHT

Glory Gives Hope Amid Suffering

  • Seeing Jesus' glory gave the disciples hope about death and the resurrection despite not fully understanding future suffering.
  • Tanya argues the transfiguration prepared them emotionally and theologically for Jesus' death and resurrection.
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