Luke 9:32 (ESV Strong's)
Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.
Subject; God's Glory
Peter, James and John were able to see God's Glory!!! This is what the Gospel is really all about. A couple of verses prior Jesus had said to the disciples: "But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God." Jesus was telling these three disciples that they would soon see what they saw eight days later: God's Glory, which is manifested in Christ and the power of the Gospel, is the "kingdom of God.". Later, in this same chapter Christ performs a miracle and heals a young boy. Note what the people did after seeing Christ's work:
Luke 9:42 (ESV Strong's)
While he was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. And all were astonished at the majesty of God.
2 Peter 1:17 (ESV Strong's)
For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,”
Note the word "majesty" is used in both places to describe the work of God. The Glory of God is the work of Christ in the lives of men. That is the Glory of God.
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