Pentecost Season · Year C

Transfiguration of the Lord

August 6, 2028

The Transfiguration of Christ, Giovanni Bellini — **The Transfiguration of Christ**, Giovanni Bellini, c. 1480Museo di Capodimonte, Naples · public domain

Roman Lectionary

GospelLuke 9:28b-36

First ReadingDan. 7:9-10, 13-14

Responsorial PsalmPs. 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 (1a, 9a)

Second Reading2 Pet. 1:16-19

Overview & Insights

"This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!" (Luke 9:35)

Jesus takes Peter, John, and James up a mountain to pray, and while praying his face changes and his clothing becomes dazzling white as Moses and Elijah appear and speak with him about his coming departure at Jerusalem. A cloud overshadows them and a voice from the cloud identifies Jesus as God's Son and Chosen One, telling the disciples to listen to him.

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Commentary

Luke 9 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

Verse by verse walkthrough of the Transfiguration scene.

Luke 9:28 Commentaries BibleHub

Collects classic commentators on the mountain and the change in Jesus' appearance.

Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 [37-43] Working Preacher

Exegetical commentary on Luke's Transfiguration narrative for preaching.

Luke 9 (Barnes/Gill) StudyLight

Gill's Exposition treats the Transfiguration passage in full.

Luke 9:28-36 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Reformed preaching-focused commentary on the Transfiguration text.

Listen to Him! Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church

A preached reflection on hearing God's command at the Transfiguration.

Background & Word Study

Luke Course Enter the Bible

Luther Seminary background on Luke's Gospel and its structure.

Luke 1-9 Overview BibleProject

Animated overview of the first half of Luke, ending at the Transfiguration.

Luke 9:28 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek word study on the transfiguring of Jesus' appearance.

The Church Fathers

Luke 9 Catena Catena

Patristic readings on the Transfiguration and the voice from the cloud.

Worship & Prayers

The Transfiguration The Lectionary Page

Collect and full lectionary text set for the Transfiguration.

Podcast

Transfiguration of Our Lord (C) Working Preacher

Preaching professors discuss the Transfiguration texts for Year C.

Art & Music

Transfiguration Sunday, Year C Vanderbilt

Curated artwork depicting the Transfiguration for this Sunday's readings.

Study Hub

Luke 9:28-43 Resource Index Textweek

Broad index of commentary, sermons, and art links for the Transfiguration.

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