Wait... Wait... forty days and forty nights! It seems that if true transformation/transfiguration happens, it takes time. When we are in such a hurry from fast computers to being fast commuters, it is interesting to see how Moses and the rest waited on God
Joseph in SC
Joseph,
Moses may certainly have been patient, but remember what the people did in his absence!
Nancy from NY
Nancy,
I believe they were really impatient,not waiting well so to speak... that might be a good contrast for a sermon!
Joseph in SC
I'm thinking about what one would put in a backpack when going to spend 40 days and nights with God. Any suggestions? Caroline in CT
Although Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus in the transfiguration, it was Moses who originally had the volcanic experience of God. I want to look at verse 17. The glory of the Lord can be quite frightening and awesome when you are summoned and called before God's face. If you are not careful, your appearance will change. When Moses came down, the people wanted him to cover his face. Do we avoid coming into the presense of God because our family and friends wont recognize us, or even avoid us?
Shalom
Pasthersyl
This scripture is so wonderful! And it is a precursor to the transfiguration in Matthew 17. I have looked at parallels: Going up to the mountain (getting closer to God); Moses was "transfigured" and had to cover his face when he returned to the people; God spoke to Moses and spoke to the disciples when Jesus was transfigured (my beloved Son, listen to him); the forty day of Lent lend themselves to listening under the cloud cover, hearing the voice of God, and being transfigured by the experience. Rev D in BG