And even though the disciples are sleepy, they manage to stay awake this time and are aware of what is going on and are beginning to really get an inkling as to who Jesus really is. 2 And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. All of this happens while Jesus is in prayer. And they are discussing with Jesus his EXODUS – his departure, his migration from this worldly place – his death, resurrection and ascension – all of which occur in Jerusalem. Both were expected to return before the final judgement, and both had experiences of God on a mountain. It could be treated as a separate narrative (since. The final part of Matthew’s account has the question about Elijah (the other gospels do not).
References to Elijah appear in the Mishnah and Talmud, the New Testament, the Quran and the Bahá'í writings. There is much more that could be said about the transfiguration and the revelation from heaven, but in this brief guide to Bible study we will have to move on. Meaning that he will return right before the Messiah does. When Elias was born, his father Sabbas saw angels of God hovering around the child, wrapping the child in fire and feeding him flames. The Book of Malachi prophesies that Elijah’s return is the harbinger (forerunner) of the Messiah. Prophet Elijah (Greek name Elias ), the God-seer, miracle worker, and zealot for faith in God was born of the tribe of Aaron in the town of Tishba, for which he was called the Tishbite. A voice came from the cloud and said, This is my Son, the one I love. 5 While Peter was talking, a bright cloud came over them. (46) The hand of the Lord was on Elijah-in a striking reaction of enthusiastic thankfulness after the stern calmness of his whole attitude throughout the great controversy, and his silent earnestness of prayer.At the head of the people he brings the king, conquered, if not repentant, home in triumph. If you want, I will put three tents hereone for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. He is the one who did not die but rather entered Heaven alive “by a whirlwind” and on chariot of Fire. 4 Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good that we are here. Moses is the giver of the law and Elijah, the prophet and wonder-worker and the forerunner of the messiah, from the Old Testament. And yet they are to be witnesses in the glory. They BOTH have been dead and gone for a very long time. And as further proof of who Jesus is - two men are speaking with him, but these are not ordinary men – it’s Moses and Elijah. Join Priscilla Shirer on this 7-session journey through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged. Every serious believer longs to summon up that kind of boldness and faith, yet few are willing to go through the process required to get them there. God meets us in prayer, and we meet God in prayer. And Elijahcalling down fire on Mount Carmel. This transformation of Jesus takes place in the midst of prayer. Second – what is Jesus doing when this happens? Jesus is praying.