“Look Up” - Matthew 17:1-8
“Look Up” - Matthew 17:1-8 — October 16, 2022
Jim Stratton
October 15, 2022

Matthew 17:1-8 - And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.

Jesus

  Is Glorious
  Is Glory’s Source
Exodus 34:29–30 - When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand as he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. 30 Aaron and all the people of Israel saw Moses, and behold, the skin of his face shone, and they were afraid to come near him.
  Is Primary
      Above All the Prophets
Deuteronomy 18:15 - The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen
      As the Beloved Son
Psalm 2:7 - I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.”
      As Law and Justice
Isaiah 42:1 - Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.

Look Up

  It Should Be Terrifying to Consider the Present and the Possibility
Daniel 10:7–9 And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but a great trembling fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves. 8 So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me. My radiant appearance was fearfully changed, and I retained no strength. 9 Then I heard the sound of his words, and as I heard the sound of his words, I fell on my face in deep sleep with my face to the ground.
  We Look to the Person, Not the Reflection
2 Corinthians 3:18 - And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

Head

  Believe That Jesus Is Over ALL
  Know What Is Important

Heart

  Value Being Elite More Than Hanging Out With the Elite

Hand

  Be Transformed
Romans 12:2 - Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
      Commit to the Word
            Jesus
            Jesus’ Commands
      Commit to Seeing
            Take Every Thought Captive
2 Corinthians 10:5 - We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
            Focus On What Is Required to Be Changed