Jesus models a new way of holiness and leadership. The growth and fruition of a young Christian community depends on handing over the reins to local leadership, in the “new” way Jesus models for us, whether pushed or planned.
God helps us grow in our faith when new conditions and insights present themselves, as we race to see and understand the empty tomb and discarded linens of Easter morning.
The Transfiguration of Christ reveals his prophetic role and unique mission as the Messiah, the Son of God, who can be seen today in places we may rather not approach, focus on or find out about, at first.