Matthew 17 | Adrian Hinkle

In Matthew 17, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up the mountain, where they witness His glory. But the story quickly moves from the mountaintop to the valley, where a desperate father is asking Jesus to help his suffering son. Through the Transfiguration, the healing in the valley, and the miracle of the temple-tax coin, we see that Jesus is at the center of every part of our lives. We go up the mountain to behold Him, are changed by His presence, and come down into the valley to serve. In this message: • Why transformation requires prayer, silence, and stillness • Why Jesus must remain at the center of our priorities • Why the evidence of an encounter with God is obedience • How Jesus meets us with grace when we are overwhelmed • Why the church must carry God's presence into the valley • How provision follows obedience Scripture: Matthew 17; Exodus 24; Romans 12:2; John 15 Family Church is all about families growing together in faith and community. Learn more at yourfamily.church. 00:00 A Personal Story and Opening Scripture 02:00 Two Scenes in One Story: Mountain and Valley 05:00 The God of the Mountain Is Also in the Valley 06:00 The Cross and the Context of Matthew 17 07:00 The Mountain, the Cloud, and the Place of Prayer 09:00 The Glory of Jesus Revealed 10:00 Being Transformed from the Inside Out 11:00 Moses, Elijah, and the Fulfillment of Scripture 13:00 Peter's Mistake: Making Jesus One Priority Among Many 15:00 Why We Cannot Stay on the Mountain 17:00 The Father's Instruction: Listen to Him 19:00 The Evidence of an Encounter with God 20:00 Jesus Touches the Fearful and Says, Do Not Be Afraid 22:00 A Desperate Father in the Valley 24:00 Bringing the Glory of God into the Valley 25:00 Faith That Moves the Mountain 26:00 The Cross Is Still Ahead 27:00 Provision in the House 29:00 Provision Follows Obedience 31:00 Three Invitations: Stillness, Surrender, and Trust 34:00 Closing Prayer