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Podcast: Sermons - First Evangelical Lutheran Church | El Cajon, CA (LCMS)
Episode: “Listen to Him”: The Real Meaning of the Transfiguration
Description:
At the climax of Epiphany, Jesus is transfigured on the mountain. His face shines. Moses and Elijah appear. A cloud descends. But the most important part of the story isn’t the spectacle — it’s the voice:“This is my beloved Son… listen to Him.”In this sermon, we explore why ancient literature centers on spoken words rather than action — and why that matters when reading the Gospels. The Transfiguration isn’t about spiritual experiences or religious feelings. It’s about hearing Christ.• Why Moses and Elijah appear• Why Peter gets rebuked (again)• How we twi...