The Transfiguration

For the Jews of Jesus’ day, Moses symbolized the Law and Elijah symbolized the prophets—two of the most honored men in Jewish tradition.

The Gospels record an amazing incident involving Jesus and these two long-dead men. Jesus took three of His disciples to a high mountain, and “He was transfigured before them.

His clothes became shining, exceedingly white, like snow . . . Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus . . . And a cloud came and overshadowed them; and a voice cam out of the cloud, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!’” (Mark 9:2–7).

“Transfiguration” refers to the dramatic change in Jesus’ appearance. The meaning of the event was God’s approval of His Son. The presence of Moses and Elijah indicates that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Jewish tradition.

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The Rope of Prayer

David Jeremiah

Daniel was a man who communicated with heaven. He prayed fervently, consistently, and for the will of God. He knew nothing of praying only before meals, at bedtime, and when he really needed God’s help.

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The Initiative Against Depression

Oswald Chambers

A human being is capable of depression, otherwise there would be no capacity for exaltation. There are things that are calculated to depress, things that are of the nature of death; and in taking an estimate of yourself, always take into account the capacity for depression.

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The Inspiration of Spiritual Initiative

Oswald Chambers

When the inspiration of God does come, it comes with such miraculous power that we are able to arise from the dead and do the impossible thing. God does not give us overcoming life; He gives us life as we overcome.

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The Determination To Serve

Oswald Chambers

The mainspring of Paul 's service is not love for men, but love for Jesus Christ. Paul's realization of how Jesus Christ had dealt with him is the secret of his determination to serve others.

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What God’s Love Can’t Do

Billy Graham

God cannot forgive the unrepentant sinner. The human race is called on throughout the Bible to repent of sin and return to God. This love of God can be entirely rejected. God will not force Himself upon any man against his will.