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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 25 GRADE 7 TEACHER GUIDE SAMPLE 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 Jesus had been teaching His disciples about His upcoming suffering, death, and resurrection. He had rebuked Peter for not accepting God's plan. Now, Peter gets to see Jesus transfigured on the moun- tain. Jesus stands before the disciples in His divine glory! Then, when God speaks, He tells the disciples that Jesus is His beloved Son. God tells them to listen to Jesus. Once again, Jesus explains that He has come to suffer, die, and rise. Listening to Jesus sets our minds on the things of God. His Word reminds us of our sin and our need for a Savior. There C L A S S R O O M D E V O T I O N Have you ever played peekaboo with a baby? Up until a certain age, babies lack something called "object permanence." This means that if they cannot see an object or a person, they think it no longer exists. That's why peekaboo is so fascinat- ing to them! We, of course, know better! Right now, we can't see our relatives in a different city, our coats in our lockers, or our pets at home, but we know they still exist! We will not see Jesus in His glory until the Last Day. But we know He is risen and seated at the right hand of God right now. He is also with each of us. We cannot see any of this with our eyes, but we hear it and believe it by faith in God's Word. The disciples in our reading today got a glimpse of Jesus in His divine majesty. They saw it only briefly, and then it was gone from their sight. God told them to listen to Jesus, His one and only Son. Jesus told them of His suffering and death that was to come. are many things we do not understand. We would often rather fast-forward to the joys of heaven. But Jesus is with us now! He is with us in His Word and the Sacra- ment of the Altar. He is the Son of God and our Savior! Your students have many things on their minds—making friends, pressure to do well in school or sports, family issues, and other concerns. Help them see the impor- tance of setting their minds on the things of God. He is with them now, and He is here to help them. He gives them what they need most: new life in Him. We face hardships and suffering while on earth. That will not end until we are with Jesus in the new creation, after He comes again. But Jesus, the Son of God, is with us! He never goes away. He is eternal. He is the Son of God and Son of Man. He suffered, died, and was raised for you and me. His love and His work on our behalf are permanent. No one and nothing can ever take them away. He is your God, and you are His, forever. PRAY Dear heavenly Father, You sent Your perfect Son to be punished for our sins. Help us listen to Your Word daily. Strengthen our faith to trust that even though we cannot see Jesus, we know He is with us. In Jesus' name. Amen. SING "O Word of God Incarnate" (LSB 523) or "Praise Be to Christ" (LSB 538). 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 is true God and the promised Savior. He strengthens us to live as His disciples. S T A N D A R D S • BL6: Demonstrate proficiency in referencing Bible passages and using Bible study tools. • LD5: Identify and describe the person of Jesus Christ as true God and true man. • LD6: Recognize and describe the work of Jesus Christ as the Redeemer of the world. O B J E C T I V E S • Describe the events of Jesus' transfiguration. • Demonstrate understanding that Jesus is the Son of God, true God and true man. • Express a desire to listen to Jesus by hearing His Word. M A T E R I A L S Session 1 • The Basics Session 2 • The Basics

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