Today is the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent). Transfiguration Sunday is traditionally designated for celebrating the transfiguration of Jesus. At the transfiguration the great glory of God in the person of Jesus Christ was made clear to Peter, James, and John. In this glory we see a fuller representation of Jesus’ identity. Transfiguration is the fourth celebration from Christmas that affirms the identity of Jesus as not only fully human but also fully divine. Together these celebrations prepare us for the journey toward the cross and empty tomb. Just as the transfiguration prepared Jesus for his passion and death, so our observance of his transfiguration prepares us for our Lenten journey in which we concentrate on his sufferings.
Welcome to worship!
2/19/23
Scripture for today is Matthew 5:27-37. Hebrews 13:4
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