WHAT MESSAGE DOES THE OF MOSES AND ELIJAH APPEARING TO THE LORD CARRY?
Blessed be the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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There are two questions we can ask ourselves, following the event in which Moses and Elijah appeared to the Lord, while he and his three disciples were on the mountain where they had gone to pray(Peter, John and James.)
These questions are:
1.)The Scriptures say that Moses died and was buried by God himself.Why then did he appear to Jesus yet he was now long dead?
2.)Why did Moses and Elijah appear to Jesus?What was the significance of them appearing to him?
For us to get answers to our questions, first,let us read the following passage.
Luke 9:28-31;
“And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.”
From verse 31,we learn the reason why these two figures appeared to Jesus.They came to speak to the Lord concerning his death,which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.”…Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.”
Does it mean therefore that Jesus didn’t know he was going to die?No! However,there are secrets of his death, resurrection and ascension,which the Father revealed to him on that day through the two prophets.
Before Christ died,the spirits of the dead used to dwell below the earth.During this period,Satan had power to bring them up.If you are a good reader of the Word,then you can remember well the woman at Endor,who was a medium, and who brought Samuel up.Samuel prophesied about the things that were to come.He also prophesied the death of King Saul,which would take place in a shot time from then.(Read 1 Samuel 28:1-19.)
The Bible does not give account of what Moses was telling Jesus.But we know they spoke about his death.That he would die and go to the place where the dead were(like Moses and the rest) to free them.On the third day,he would rise from the dead.
Also, before Jesus died,the souls of those who had departed from this life continued to live.And it was possible to bring up some of them,by any means, and such could give prophecies.
From this,we have already answered the question;why Moses appeared to the Lord despite he had been long dead.God had brought him up,as a prophet and sent him to bring to Jesus the news of his death.Just like Prophet Samuel who was brought up by the female medium at Endor.However,the ability to bring up the spirits of the dead was only possible before Jesus died.Ever since after his death and resurrection,no witch nor medium can bring up a dead person’s spirit.This is because Jesus,when he had conquered the grave,he took up with him the keys to Death and hell.
As we know, Elijah never died.He was taken up to heaven by God.Therefore, Elijah is well familiar with the heavenly matters.Despite that Elijah ascended into heaven,yet he was still a prophet.His coming was very important to the Lord, because he had brought to him the message regarding to his Ascension to heaven,and the glory and power that awaited him.
In short,God used these two prophets as Witnesses to the Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus.Additionally,they also spoke concerning the nature of his second coming.This is why Jesus’ face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as the light, portraying how the day of his return shall be like.
When the time came, Jesus died,was buried and rose again on the third day as foretold.He then ascended into heaven.There is still one more thing,and that is HIS RETURN TO TAKE US!
Have you prepared yourself?If the prophecies of the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus did come to pass, there’s no doubt that his return shall also be fulfilled.All the signs have manifested, indicating the any-moment return of Christ.The end of all things is near.Jesus is coming to take his saints to heaven.What shall follow thereafter is the period of the great distress upon those who will remain in the world after the event of rapture.
Are you ready?Have you repented your sins and believed in Jesus?Are you baptized in accordance with the Lord’s command?If you, today reject the Gospel ,you will not have excuse to make on that day.This day, accept Jesus and be baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.
God bless you.
Maran atha!
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