Bible moment
The Bible moment
Matthew 17:1–13 tells how Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. Before them, Jesus is transfigured: his face shines like the sun, and his clothes become white as light. Moses and Elijah appear and speak with him. Peter offers to make three shelters, but a bright cloud overshadows them. A voice from the cloud declares that Jesus is God’s beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased, and commands the disciples to listen to him. The disciples fall facedown in fear. Jesus touches them, tells them not to be afraid, and they see no one except Jesus. While coming down the mountain, they are told to keep the vision private until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead. Later, Jesus explains Elijah’s coming, and the disciples understand that he is speaking about John the Baptist.
Look closely
What children can notice
A reverent mountain scene showing Jesus before Peter, James, and John, with his face shining like the sun and his clothing white as light. The disciples look toward him in wonder.
Talk together
Talk about it
- What did Peter, James, and John see on the mountain?
- How did Jesus respond when the disciples were afraid?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Use this page with Matthew 17:1–13 in family devotion, Sunday school, church, classroom, or homeschool settings. Invite children to notice Jesus’ radiant appearance, the voice’s command to listen, and the way Jesus reassured the disciples. Keep the discussion grounded in Matthew’s account.
Source note
From this passage
Matthew 17:2 · Jesus Transfigured
A reverent mountain scene showing Jesus before Peter, James, and John, with his face shining like the sun and his clothing white as light. The disciples look toward him in wonder.
