Story 36: The Transfiguration
Comprehension Questions and Answers
- Who did Jesus take with him to the mountain?
*Three of his disciples, Peter, James, and John. [36-01]
- What change happened to Jesus as he was praying?
*His face became as bright as the sun and his clothes became as white as light. [36-02]
- Who were the two men who appeared with Jesus?
*Moses and the prophet Elijah. [36-03]
- Why was it miraculous that Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus?
*They both lived hundreds of years before this. [36-03]
- What were Moses and Elijah discussing with Jesus?
*They talked about Jesus’ death. [36-03]
- Where was Jesus going to die?
*Jerusalem. [36-03]
- What did Peter suggest that they do for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah?
*He wanted to make three shelters, one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. [36-04]
- What did the voice from the bright cloud say to the disciples?
*“This is my Son whom I love. I am pleased with him. Listen to him.” [36-05]
- What did Jesus tell the disciples to do about what they had seen?
*He told them not tell anyone about what happened on the mountain until after he died and came back to life. [36-07]
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