PodParley PodParley
PodParley PodParley
Log in

A Mountain Top Experience

An episode of the King's Table Church Sermons podcast, hosted by Steve Savage, titled "A Mountain Top Experience" was published on February 8, 2026 and runs 34 minutes.

February 8, 2026 ·34m · King's Table Church Sermons

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

If Peter's confession of Jesus as Messiah was at all in doubt, those would soon be put to rest by what takes place next. Luke tells us that eight days later, as Jesus was praying, Moses and Elijah appeared beside him in a glorified, dazzling state. And they speak with him regarding his "exodus." Luke refers to this death (or departure) as something which will soon take place in Jerusalem and as an accomplishment. The disciples are overwhelmed by the glory of the moment, and Peter mistakenly offers to build tabernacles for Christ and his two heavenly visitors. To this, the Lord responds through the descending of a thick cloud (often symbolizing God's presence in the OT) from which he speaks affirming the Sonship and the election of Christ.In this event known as The Transfiguration, Luke seems to be making a few points abundantly clear. First, Jesus is NOT merely Elijah or one of the prophets. This has been the hypothesis put forward recently by the crowds. It is clearly not true since Elijah is here standing next ot him, and the voice of God is definitively declaring otherwise. Second, the cross of Christ and the glory of Christ are not at odds with one another. Just as Jesus responded to Peter's Messianic confession with a prediction of his death, so too does this moment of glorious rapture also center around a conversation about his departure. Even now, we are beginning to see that the cross will be the theatre of Christ's glory - not its obstacle. And third, Christ is about to accomplish something profound. The Law and the Prophets literally stand beside him to magnify his glorious exodus. A new exodus which will accomplish for his people what neither the first exodus nor the law and prophets to follow could.

Episode Description

If Peter's confession of Jesus as Messiah was at all in doubt, those would soon be put to rest by what takes place next. Luke tells us that eight days later, as Jesus was praying, Moses and Elijah appeared beside him in a glorified, dazzling state. And they speak with him regarding his "exodus." Luke refers to this death (or departure) as something which will soon take place in Jerusalem and as an accomplishment. The disciples are overwhelmed by the glory of the moment, and Peter mistakenly offers to build tabernacles for Christ and his two heavenly visitors. To this, the Lord responds through the descending of a thick cloud (often symbolizing God's presence in the OT) from which he speaks affirming the Sonship and the election of Christ.


In this event known as The Transfiguration, Luke seems to be making a few points abundantly clear. First, Jesus is NOT merely Elijah or one of the prophets. This has been the hypothesis put forward recently by the crowds. It is clearly not true since Elijah is here standing next ot him, and the voice of God is definitively declaring otherwise. Second, the cross of Christ and the glory of Christ are not at odds with one another. Just as Jesus responded to Peter's Messianic confession with a prediction of his death, so too does this moment of glorious rapture also center around a conversation about his departure. Even now, we are beginning to see that the cross will be the theatre of Christ's glory - not its obstacle. And third, Christ is about to accomplish something profound. The Law and the Prophets literally stand beside him to magnify his glorious exodus. A new exodus which will accomplish for his people what neither the first exodus nor the law and prophets to follow could.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Grasses in the South

Apr 13, 2026 ·5m

Hawaii

Apr 13, 2026 ·1m

A Helpless Situation

Apr 13, 2026 ·14m

How I Escaped being Killed in a Duel

Apr 13, 2026 ·9m

Important to Whom it may Concern

Apr 13, 2026 ·4m

Jim's Investments, and King Sollermun

Apr 13, 2026 ·10m

Similar Podcasts

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Unknown Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a late 14th-century Middle English alliterative romance outlining an adventure of Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table. In the tale, Sir Gawain accepts a challenge from a mysterious warrior who is completely green, from his clothes and hair to his beard and skin. The "Green Knight" offers to allow anyone to strike him with his axe if the challenger will take a return blow in a year and a day. Gawain accepts, and beheads him in one blow, only to have the Green Knight stand up, pick up his head, and remind Gawain to meet him at the appointed time. The story of Gawain's struggle to meet the appointment and his adventures along the way demonstrate the spirit of chivalry and loyalty. (Wikipedia) This 20th Century rendering is by WA Neilson. Epics and Romances of the Middle Ages by Wilhelm Wägner (1800 - 1886) LibriVox This volume contains the principal hero-lays of the six great epic cycles of the Teutonic Middle Ages: The Langobardian Legends, the Amelung and Kindred Legends; Dietrich of Bern's Adventures; the Nibelung Legends; the Hegeling Legends; and Beowulf. To them, the author has added the great mythical Carolingian cycle, which centred round the persons of Charlemagne and his heroes, and the Breton ones of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, as well as the legend of the Holy Grail. Therefore, this one book tells all of the great epic and romances of the Middle Ages in accessible language for the general public. (Summary by Leni) The Winter's Tale William Shakespeare Mad with jealousy, King Leontes of Sicilia orders his best friend Polixenes killed, his child abandoned, and his wife put on trial for adultery. Sixteen years later, Perdita, raised as a shepherd's daughter, falls in love with Polixenes's royal son and returns to her father's kingdom. (Summary by Arielle Lipshaw)Cast:Antigonus: John DoyleArchidamus: David NicolAutolycus: Algy PugCamillo: mbCleomenes: Vicente Costa FilhoClown: BaggzDion: Robert FletcherDorcas: Patti CunninghamEmilia: Laurie Anne WaldenFirst Gentlem Mark Twain's Journal Writings, Volume 1 by Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) LibriVox Volume 1 contains these 12 essays: 1.) "Americans on a Visit to the Emperor of Russia." 2.) "The Austrian Edison keeping school again" 3.) "The Canvasser's tale." 4.) "The Czar's Soliloquy." 5.) "English as She is Taught." 6.) "Grasses in the South." 7.) "Hawaii." 8.) "A Helpless Situation." 9.) "How I Escaped being Killed in a Duel." 10.) "Important to Whom it may Concern." 11.) "The Austrian Edison Keeping School Again" 12.) "Jim's Investments, and King Sollermun." (Summary by John Greenman)
URL copied to clipboard!