Transfiguration:A foretaste of what is promised: to be in the presence of God. (mp3 format)

2 Peter 1:10-19
2015
SYNOPSIS:Transfiguration is a foretaste of what is promised: to be in the presence of God. We discuss the reaction of sinful men when they are the presence of God, and the answer to the riddle: Why do we still sin? It is because we have not fully experienced the light of God. We discuss the BEST and most powerful reason to fight against sin. It is not because of the commandments or fear, or desire for reward. The Apostle Peter explains: "We have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty."




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Human nature in the midst of the Divine.
Luke 9:28-36 (The Gospel For Matins)
2008-08-19
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SYNOPSIS:There is a startling contrast between Moses and Elias and the Apostles during the Transfiguration. The Apostles show they were not yet ready to fully experience Divine nature because of their sleepiness, confusion and fear. Moses and Elias were perfectly at peace in the midst of the uncreated light. Humanity was created to be able to perceive the Divine uncreated light, but we must be prepared for it.

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A Prophesy Of Things To Come
Partakers Of Divine Nature
2010-08-19

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Illumined With Effulgence Of The Virtues
To Be In The Presence Of God
Vespers Aposticha For The Prefestival Of The Transfiguration
2011-08-17
SYNOPSIS:The most important aspect of the Transfiguration of our Lord on Mount Tabor is that it is a harbinger of things to come. The apostles were not ready to be in the presence of the divine uncreated light of God, and yet in the end we all will be in His presence. What must we do to become ready? The aposticha for the forefeast teaches us: "Illumined with the effulgence of the virtues, let us proceed to the holy mountain, that we may behold the divine Transfiguration of the Lord." (Vespers Aposticha, August 5, Forefeast of the Transfiguration). Let us look at what happened to the apostles and why and what we must do as the aposticha teaches.

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Old Testament Appearances Of Jesus Christ
Exegesis of the Parables For Transfiguration Vespers
Exodus 24:12-18 : Exodus 33:11-23: 34:4-6, 8 : 1 Kings 19:3-9, 11-13, 15-16
2011-08-18
SYNOPSIS:Similar events to the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ occured in the Old Testament. Three selections from the Old Testament are read during the Vespers, involving Moses twice and also the Prophet Elijah. These parables are briefly explained.

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2011-08-19

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Revealing The Human Form I Emit Unapproachable Light Having Put On All Of Adam And Transformed Human Nature
Transfiguration Matins Teaches Us The Meaning Of The Feast
2011-08-20
SYNOPSIS:The services for any important feast day explain in great detail the theological and moral meaning of the feast. We look at a small sample of the important teachings, by looking at three hymns from matins: "Revealing the human form of Thy second and awesome coming with Thy glory, O Savior Thou, wast transfigured on Mount Tabor. Elijah and Moses conversed with Thee, and Thy three disciples were summoned to behold Thy glory O Master, and marveled at Thy radiance. O Thou who then shone forth Thy light upon them, illumine our souls!" (Matins for the Transfiguration, 1st Sessional Hymn, Tone IV) "Speaking words of life in giving instruction concerning that which is divine, Christ said to his friends. "Recognize the Father in Me, for I emit unapproachable light, onto the joy of those who chant: let us sing unto our God for he hath been glorified!"" (Matins for the Transfiguration, Canon, Ode I) "Moses who of old foresaw Thee in the fire and in the bush, and Elijah, who was taken up in the chariot of fire, arriving on Tabor proclaimed Thy glory, For the sake of Thy cross, O Christ." (Matins for the Transfiguration, Canon, Ode IV)

Exegesis of Vespers readings on Transfiguration: typology and moral instruction. (mp3 format)

Exodus 24:12-18 : Exodus 33:11-23: 34:4-6,8 : 1 Kings 19:3-9,11-13,15-16
2012-08-18
SYNOPSIS:Exegesis of the Vespers readings (parables, paremia) for the Feast of the Transfiguration, with emphasis on typology, especially comparing the Theophanies Moses and Elijah experienced to the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, and the significant moral instruction these events give us, when viewed in a Christian light.

Transfiguration: Welcome to the future and examples of how to attain it in the present. (mp3 format)

2012-08-19

Transfiguration:A foretaste of what is promised: to be in the presence of God. (mp3 format)

2 Peter 1:10-19
2015
SYNOPSIS:Transfiguration is a foretaste of what is promised: to be in the presence of God. We discuss the reaction of sinful men when they are the presence of God, and the answer to the riddle: Why do we still sin? It is because we have not fully experienced the light of God. We discuss the BEST and most powerful reason to fight against sin. It is not because of the commandments or fear, or desire for reward. The Apostle Peter explains: "We have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty."