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58 C P H . O R G / C U R R I C U L U M 2 3 6 UNIT 7 | LESSON 51 | SESSION 1 E X T R A T H O U G H T S To dig a little deeper into the meaning of the questions in "Into the Word," add these Bible references and questions to the lesson. ● For question 1, have students brainstorm all that they know about the main characters that is not revealed in the text. ● For question 2, have students look up Exodus 19:20 and 1 Kings 19:11–12. What important things hap- pened with Moses and Elijah on mountains? (Moses was given God's Law, and Elijah experienced God's presence.) ● For question 3, have students look up Matthew 3:16–17. What did the voice from heaven say here, and how is it like the voice on the Mount of Trans- figuration? (Both are the voice of God the Father and show that Jesus is His Son.) ● For question 4, have students look up John 1:14. Why was Jesus' change in appearance important? (It showed God's power and glory.) Jesus Shows His Glory I N T O T H E L E S S O N Though the disciples were invited to join Jesus on the mountain- top, we later discover that they do not understand the events about to unfold before them. There are many clues to give the disciples and us a look at Jesus' glory, power, and the true God– true man relationship. Begin with this opening discussion either as a large group or in small groups. ● What is a detective's job? Usually we think of detectives as police officers who solve crimes; we also refer to some- one who investigates anything as a kind of detective. ● How does he or she do this job? Answers will vary but may include talking to people, collecting clues, finding patterns, and solving crimes or mysteries. ● Who are some famous detectives from shows, movies, or other stories? They can be real or made up. Answers will vary. ● Today we are going to put on our detective eyes to answer this question: What does the transfiguration show us? I N T O T H E W O R D Together read the narrative on page 105 of the Student Book, then have your students read or listen to Luke 9:28–36. Refer- ring back to "Into the Lesson," have students imagine they are detectives or investigators, gathering information about what happened from witnesses (the disciples) after the fact. Have them look for evidence in the Bible that helps them investigate the questions below. They can work independently or in small groups. When they are done, debrief together as a class, adding any of the extra insights below as appropriate. 1. Who is involved in this narrative? (Peter, James, John, Elijah, Moses, Jesus) Peter, a disciple and bold speaker, de- clared that Jesus is "the Christ of God" (Luke 9:20). Disci- ples James and John were brothers, sons of Zebedee. John would go on to write a Gospel, three Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. Moses, leader of the Israelites, received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. Elijah was one of the greatest prophets, who was taken into heaven on a flaming chariot. Jesus is revealed as true God. 2. What is the setting of the narrative? (The transfigura- tion takes place on a mountain.) Both Moses and Elijah experienced God on a mountain. 3. What is the voice that they heard? (The voice of God the Father) His voice was also heard at Jesus' Baptism. 4. What happened in this narrative? Answers will vary, but the focus should be on how Jesus showed His glory. CONTINUE WITH LESSON EXTENDERS Compilation_LeaderGuide_Grade4.indb 236 Compilation_LeaderGuide_Grade4.indb 236 10/6/21 10:00 AM 10/6/21 10:00 AM GRADE 4 TEACHER GUIDE

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