Children’s Church: Lesson Guide

glory mountain (the story of the transfiguration)

Scripture: Matthew 17

Big Truth: Jesus is the glorious Son of God, who is perfectly holy."

Memory Verse: “For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. Psalm 95:3–4

Discuss the Story

1. What important things happened on mountains in the Bible? Whom does Jesus bring on the mountain to learn more about who he is?

Takeaway: God uses mountains in the Bible to teach important things about himself.

2. What did prophets do? Who were the two greatest prophets in the Old Testament? Why do you think they appeared with Jesus on the mountain? Who was the only prophet left after God spoke?

Takeaway: Although Moses and Elijah were great prophets, Jesus is greater because he speaks as God’s Son.

3. What did God say about Jesus on the mountain? And what did he tell the disciples to do? How do we obey God’s command today?

Takeaway: God commanded his people to listen to Jesus.

4. What happened to Jesus on the mountain? What was the disciples’ response? How do you think you would have responded? Why do you think Jesus wanted his disciples to see him transfigured?

Takeaway: Jesus showed his glory at the transfiguration.