Our Scripture meditation is based on Hebrews 3:1-3, the start of the Epistle reading for next week.
[1] Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, [2] who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God’s house. [3] For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself.
This week we’re preparing for a special Sunday: The Transfiguration of our Lord. In turn, Transfiguration Sunday prepares us for the season of Lent.
The Gospel reading next is week is from Luke chapter 9. It includes the account of Jesus taking three disciples to a mountain, where Jesus appears in his full glory as true God. The disciples witness Jesus speaking with Moses and Elijah. This is important because it reveals Jesus’ divine nature, which is reinforced by the presence of two greatest prophets in the history of Israel.
The author of Hebrews helps explain in our passage what the disciples witnessed. Both Jesus and Moses were faithful to God the Father. However, Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses. Just as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself, so the Creator of all things (Hebrews 12:2) receives more honor than creation.
Lent can be a difficult season. After spending more than a month reflecting on our sin and embracing repentance, we enter Holy Week and relive Jesus’ Passion. Transfiguration Sunday strengthens us for the season of Lent, reminding us Jesus is both true man and true God. As true God, Jesus was without sin. Therefore, when he died on the cross, he carried our sins to Mount Calvary. In his resurrection, we are guaranteed forgiveness of sins.
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