What is the event called when Jesus’ appearance becomes radiant and he talks with Moses and Elijah?

What is the event called when Jesus’ appearance becomes radiant and he talks with Moses and Elijah?

• A. The Transfiguration
• B. The Resurrection
• C. The Ascension
• D. The Nativity

Answer: (A)

The event being described is the Transfiguration. In this moment on a high mountain, Jesus’ appearance becomes radiant, his clothing shines, and Moses and Elijah appear and converse with him, while a voice from a cloud declares him God’s Son. This moment reveals Jesus’ divine glory and shows the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets—Moses representing the Law and Elijah the prophets—affirming that Jesus stands at the center of God’s saving plan. It also strengthens the faith of the inner circle of Jesus’ followers as they anticipate what lies ahead. The other moments refer to different events: the Resurrection is Jesus rising from the dead after the crucifixion; the Ascension is Jesus returning to the Father after the Resurrection; the Nativity is Jesus’ birth.

The event being described is the Transfiguration. In this moment on a high mountain, Jesus’ appearance becomes radiant, his clothing shines, and Moses and Elijah appear and converse with him, while a voice from a cloud declares him God’s Son. This moment reveals Jesus’ divine glory and shows the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets—Moses representing the Law and Elijah the prophets—affirming that Jesus stands at the center of God’s saving plan. It also strengthens the faith of the inner circle of Jesus’ followers as they anticipate what lies ahead.

The other moments refer to different events: the Resurrection is Jesus rising from the dead after the crucifixion; the Ascension is Jesus returning to the Father after the Resurrection; the Nativity is Jesus’ birth.