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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 41 2 3 5 LESSON 51 Jesus Is Transfigured | Jesus Shows His Glory Matthew 17; Mark 9; Luke 9 | Matthew 17:1–13; Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36 B A C K G R O U N D One of the noticeable things about Jesus' time on earth is how normal He looked. If you had simply passed Him in the mar- ket, you wouldn't have thought anything of it. Even though they had seen Him do many miraculous things, the disciples still struggled to understand who Jesus was. In His transfiguration, the disciples were given a glimpse of the majesty that was hidden in human flesh. We often struggle with how normal our lives look as the children of God today. Our lives don't become problem-free the moment we receive faith. We face the same social and medical hardships as unbelievers. But if we look with the eyes of faith, we see the King of heaven is still C L A S S R O O M D E V O T I O N Austin and Tate were trying out new stunts on their bikes when they heard sirens coming. As the emergency vehicles sped by, both of the boys put down their kickstands and said a prayer. The fire trucks stopped at the end of the street, where smoke was coming out of some- body's garage. Quickly, Austin and Tate and most of their neighbors gathered together and watched. They saw the firefighters aim their hoses and douse the flames before the small fire could become a big one. Soon, all was safe, and the firefighters packed up their equipment. Then Tate and Austin saw a firefighter waving at them. "Hi, guys," called Mr. Pepper, their soccer coach. The boys were surprised to see him wearing boots, a hel- met, and a uniform. They never suspected he was a firefighter—or that he was more than just their coach. What a surprise! watching over us. The transfiguration re- minds us that Jesus is the ruler of all, and He cares for us. There is nothing that can steal us from His hand. Your second-grade students may also struggle to understand Jesus' divine and human nature. As you dig into this lesson, your students will witness the divine glo- ry of Jesus as He reveals Himself to His disciples on the mountain. Guide your students as they learn more about their Savior and how He uses both His divine and human nature to bring salvation to all believers. Jesus surprised people too. He walked, talked, ate, and slept, just like everyone else. But He also did miracles. Jesus was both God and man. He had to be both to rescue us. He had to live perfectly and die for your sins and the sins of all people. On the cross, Jesus accomplished His mission. And that's good news. But did you know He still reveals Himself to us in God's Word and in Baptism? And through them, He strengthens us to love Him and serve others. PRAY Dear God, thank You for send- ing Jesus from heaven above to earth below to be my Savior. Help me to listen to His Word. Amen. SING "In Christ Alone" (OAR 241) or "'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here" (LSB 414). C E N T R A L T R U T H Jesus revealed His divine nature to His followers when He was transfigured. G R A D E - L E V E L T R U T H Jesus, our glorified Savior, strengthens us to live as His disciples. S T A N D A R D S • LD5: Express an understanding that Jesus is both true God and true man and came to earth to save all people from sin. • LD6: Describe the work of Jesus as teacher, healer, Savior, and King. • BL2: Retell important Bible events from the Old and New Testaments and connect them to God's plan to save His people. O B J E C T I V E S • Retell the Bible account. • Identify the characteristics of Jesus as true man and true God. • Give thanks and glorify God as He strengthens us to live as His children. M A T E R I A L S Session 1 • The Basics • Clear disposable cup • Battery-powered votive candle or cell phone with a flashlight app Session 2 • The Basics © 2021 Concordia Publishing House and/or the copyright information listed on the indicia. © 2021 Concordia Publishing House and/or the copyright information listed on the indicia. c p h . o r g GRADE 2 TEACHER GUIDE

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