NARRATOR 1: Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. He was transfigured before their very eyes.
NARRATOR 2: His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes bright as light. Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him.
PETER: Lord, how good it is for us to be here. With your permission I will erect three booths here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
NARRATOR 1: Peter was still speaking when a bright cloud overshadowed them. Out of the cloud came a voice.
VOICE: This is my beloved Son, on whom my favor rests. Listen to him.
NARRATOR 2: When they heard this, the disciples fell forward on the ground, overcome with fear. Jesus came toward them and laying his hand on them, said—
JESUS: Get up. Don’t be afraid.
NARRATOR 1: As they went back down the mountain, Jesus ordered them—
JESUS: Do not tell anyone of the vision until the Son of Man rises from the dead.
Matthew 17.1-9
Sunday Readings: Genesis 12.1-4 2 Timothy 1.8-10 Matthew 17.1-9