Moses and Elijah. Peter saw these men and recognized them to be Moses and Elijah, which means they had some kind of “body” at that time, yet this was before the crucifixion and the resurrection of Christ, so how is this to be understood? The appearance of Moses and Elijah at Christ’s transfiguration seems pertinent here, these are clearly a “power duo” (Mt. Moses was the great lawgiver in Israelite history, but he was also the first of God's great prophets (cf. Exodus was the historic term which, of course, described the great … There are several reasons for why these two biblical figures speak with Jesus. Mk 9:4; Lk 9:30). Then there appeared Moses and Elijah. Awake and sing, you that dwell in the dust; for your dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out its … The Transfiguration is one of the most significant events in the Gospels, described in Matthew, Mark and Luke. This means that the conversation between Moses (who led the people of Israel in an exodus from Egypt) and Elijah (who departed in his exodus from life in a fiery chariot) talked with Jesus about His coming “exodus” in His death on the cross and resurrection from the dead. Elijah was a prophet, one of God’s messengers. He never did die. Elijah or Elias (/ ɪ ˈ l aɪ dʒ ə / ih-LY-jə; Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ ‎, Eliyahu, meaning "My God is Yahweh /YHWH") or Greek form Elias (/ ɪ ˈ l aɪ ə s / ih-LY-əs) was, according to the Books of Kings in the Hebrew Bible, a prophet and a miracle worker who lived in the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of King Ahab (9th century BC). But it is important to note that Elijah was translated to heaven without dying, “Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven ” (2 Kings 2:11, 12). Two men showed up to Jesus on the mountain from heaven. Elijah never tasted death at all, and Moses was given a new life at his resurrection, just like Christ’s people will receive at His return. He spoke with Moses and Elijah about his crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension in Jerusalem. EW … This article reviews the importance of that … He received an angelic escort. In the process, the distinction between transmutation, resuscitation, and resurrection proper is also elucidated. When Jesus ascended the mountain of Transfiguration with his disciples, “there appeared to them Moses and Elijah” (Matt 17:3 cf. Transmutation, Resuscitation, and Resurrection. 4:5; D&C 110:14.) It is the bible that I go by and Moses and Elijah were at the transfiguration and Moses was quite alive and well. It looks like there is at least one other reason why she feels a need for a resurrection and ascension of Moses. The uniqueness of the departure from this life by Moses and Elijah, as well as their subsequent return in resuscitated but non-resurrected bodies is discussed and explained. This will also be shown in the next section. After Moses died, the devil fights for his body, but Yah himself had hidden Moses’ body for later purposes. The identity of Elijah is confirmed by direct prophecy (Mal. The event represented the resurrection at the end of time. Elijah performed one miracle of resurrection and Elisha did two. 18:36). Satan may have wanted to prevent the resurrection of Moses precisely to prevent this appearance in the end time (Jude 1:9). curriculum-key-fact Moses and Elijah’s joint presence at … Bultmann further proposed that the two men dressed in dazzling clothing in Luke’s account of the resurrection are the same two men that appeared with Jesus in the transfiguration and that, in keeping with a Jewish folklore tradition where anonymous people are given names, the two men are named Elijah and Moses. It also reveals and tells us something else. While the transfiguration doesn’t directly give us information on the state of the dead, it retains theological significance nonetheless. He never did die. The Bible even mentions … As Moses and Elijah began to depart, there came a bright cloud that overshadowed them. The significance of this identification is enhanced by the presence of Elijah and Moses, for it indicates to the apostles that Jesus is the voice of God "par excellence", and instead of Moses or Elijah, representing the Law and the prophets, he should be listened to, surpassing the laws of Moses by virtue of his divinity and filial relationship with God. This is how Peter most likely recognized that it was Moses and Elijah talking with Jesus. When we think about it, these two characters fit perfectly in this scene. Then you turn into the New Testament in the book of Mark chapter 9 verse 1 Moses and Elijah appear to Jesus, Peter, James and John. So we know how he got to Heaven. Monsignor Charles Pope unpacks the Biblical passages referring to the mysterious circumstances in which Elijah was said to have been taken up to heaven, and the lack of certainty regarding where Moses was buried. Something extraordinary happened when Jesus went up to the mountain with three of His disciples. The Transfiguration, the singular event in which Jesus appears radiant in glory upon the mountain, accompanied by Moses and Elijah, is minutely described in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), mentioned in the second Epistle of Peter and, according to some, discreetly alluded to in John’s Gospel (“We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only … In the Transfiguration, Peter, James and John see Jesus talking with Moses and Elijah, two Old Testament figures long gone from this world. It points to the fact that there are no dead bodies in heaven, it is obvious that Moses was at the transfiguration and was not a disembodied spirit that was floating around up there---he was talking with Jesus and Elijah. As for Mary, he clarifies what the Church Fathers taught … Moses represents those dying in Christ. With him were Moses and Elijah, who also appeared in glory. A reader asks if Elijah and Moses died and were later assumed into heaven like Mary. Peter even declares that he will build a tent for Moses and Elijah (Matt. Now … Deut 18:14ff). Moses and Elijah were brought out of their “sleep”, to their physical bodies, so that Peter, James and John could compare these principle men of God to Jesus Christ. Moses received a special resurrection. Now … Moses’ face was radiant after such close contact with God. So we know how he got to Heaven. He was so terrified he did not know what he was saying. Moses represents those who will die and be resurrected and go to heaven, while Elijah represents those who will go to heaven without experiencing death. Then a bright cloud enveloped all of them, and from it, a voice said: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen … Jesus alone was glorified which set him apart from Moses and Elijah. Then you turn into the New Testament in the book of Mark chapter 9 verse 1 Moses and Elijah appear to Jesus, Peter, James and John. Elijah represent those, going in the Rapture. My question is about the transfiguration of Jesus and in particular about Peter seeing Moses and Elijah. As you will read in other Parts of this article, the Bible mentions the reincarnation of other prophets and other biblical personalities. So we know how he got to Heaven. Moses and… (See D&C 110.) On one level, it’s a straight-forward example of Jesus appearing with the long-dead Moses and Elijah because He is the Christ; He is the Resurrection and the Life who is outside of all time. Certainly Elijah’s ascent into heaven is recorded in 2 Kings 2:11, however Moses’ death is recorded in Deuteronomy 34:5 (but some Jews thought that Moses had not died eg “as he was going to embrace Eleazar and Joshua, and was still discoursing with them, a cloud stood over him on the sudden, and he disappeared in a certain valley, although he wrote in the holy books that he … Now … The first, along with Elijah, was a preview of Jesus’ second coming. Finally, Jesus chooses Moses and Elijah to demonstrate His lordship over death. The final point that separated Jesus from the most righteous of all that preceded him was the … 2 Kings 2:11 tells us Elijah went up alive into heaven and Jude 9 alludes to a Jewish legend about Moses’ body being taken up to heaven. If you go to the book of Jude, it tells us that Michael the Archangel resurrected Moses. After Elisha had died, a man is buried in the same grave because a band of raiders were coming to get them. Elijah and Moses appeared transfigured with Christ at his first coming; and in the Book of Revelation, Elijah and Moses are implied to be reincarnated for Christ's second coming. The voice of God sounded from the cloud, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, hear ye him.” See Matt 17:1-9 and Mark 9:2-9 to read … For instance, both Moses and Elijah meet with God on Mount Horeb (aka Sinai), so it is fitting that they also meet with God’s Son on … Well we know about Elijah. If you go to the book of Jude, it tells us that Michael the Archangel resurrected Moses. I believe Moses appeared for two reasons. The first one was the raising of the child by Elisha and the next one is really obscure. Elijah never died but ascended into heavens. There is theological significance behind Moses and Elijah appearing on the Mount of Transfiguration. He received an angelic escort. They spoke with Jesus about His exodus from the earth, referring to His death and resurrection. Don't ask me … Firstly, within Mark’s narrative flow it connects this pericope to the previous one in which Jesus … So they buried the body really quickly and when the man's body touched Elisha's bones, he came to life again! 4:5-6; Mt. The second reason, reveals God’s eternal grace and redemption. Elijah was a great prophet too. If Elijah and Moses went to heaven then we have to assume that Jesus was mistaken. Why Moses and Elijah? From the unseen world these were brought to do homage to the Messiah - Moses, a type of those blessed spirits who in Paradise await the final consummation, Elijah, a type of the saints who, after the resurrection, perfect in soul and body, shall enter into glory. Now, Moses was the one who under the guidance of Yah commanded plagues over Egypt including turning water into blood. Moses received a special resurrection. (Kee 1972:138) In the transfiguration story, however, … On Easter Sunday, 3 April 1836, the Savior, Moses, Elias, and Elijah appeared in succession in the Kirtland Temple and restored priesthood keys required for the dispensation of the fulness of times. If you go to the book of Jude, it tells us that Michael the Archangel resurrected Moses. Christ's statement is in agreement with every other clear verse dealing with the resurrection to heaven: Scriptures plainly state that the resurrection of chosen humans to eternal life with Christ would only occur after Christ's future coming and presence in the "last days." Elijah was regarded as the greatest prophet, so his presence represented the prophets. Moses and Elijah vanish, scene returns to normal Mark 9:8; Jesus charges silence until after his resurrection. 17:10, 11) and calling down fire from heaven (1 Ki. Elijah also killed soldiers with fire from heaven in 2 Kings Chapter 1. This works on two level. Then you turn into the New Testament in the book of Mark chapter 9 verse 1 Moses and Elijah appear to Jesus, Peter, James and John. Moses received a special resurrection. They saw a resurrection to life of Moses and Elijah. He never did die. Here were the representatives of the Law and the prophets, the principal supporters of the old covenant, … (See Mal. It is not a non issue. Mark 9:9; Key Literary Features . Furthermore, both of them saw an appearance of God in their lifetimes (Moses: Exod 33:17ff; Elijah: 1 Kings 19:9ff), and both … They were discussing the death of Jesus that would come to pass at Jerusalem. But there might be something else going on too. When the angel blew the 7 th Trumpet which immediately follows the death and resurrection of Moses and Elijah in Jerusalem, it signaled the last of the very last days. He also went to Mount Sinai, where God revealed himself in a gentle whisper. He received an angelic escort. The Scriptures record the fact that both Moses and Elijah are in heaven. Elijah’s coming had been prophesied more than twenty-two centuries earlier by Malachi. From the Prophets: as it is written: 'Your dead men shall live, together with my dead bodies shall they arise. Peter suggested building three shelters, one for Jesus, one for Moses and one for Elijah. Well we know about Elijah. The passage opens with a temporal indicator – “Six days later…” This phrase appears to be functioning at two important levels. At the sound of that trumpet, the host of heaven shouted: “…The world has now become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign forever and ever … We give thanks to you, Lord God, … "From the Torah: for it is written: 'And the Lord said to Moses, Behold you shall sleep with your fathers; and this people will rise up' [Deuteronomy 31:16]. Both doing quite … Barker’s use of Moses and Elijah appearing on the Mount of Transfiguration backfires because the text does not describe a purely visionary experience. In the case of Luke’s description of the Transfiguration, however, the glory of Jesus is shared by Moses and Elijah in looking ahead with Jesus to his exodos, or ‘departure which he was to accomplish in Jerusalem’ (9:31), so Luke seems to be suggesting that this event occurred before the resurrection. Well we know about Elijah. I have a theological conflict with this event.