The Transfiguration for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
Jesus took Peter, James and John his brother up into an high mountain apart and was transfigured before them: "his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light." Moses and Elias appeared talking with him, and Peter said, "Lord, it is good for us to be here." A bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice out of the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him." The disciples fell on their face, sore afraid, but Jesus touched them and said, "Arise, and be not afraid," and they saw no man, save Jesus only.
Read it: Matthew 17:1–9
Memory verseMatthew 17:5
Big ideasListen to Jesus · Jesus is glorious · Don't be afraid
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of The Transfiguration in the Bible?
You can read it in Matthew 17:1–9.
What is the story of The Transfiguration about?
Jesus took Peter, James and John his brother up into an high mountain apart and was transfigured before them: "his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light." Moses and Elias appeared talking with him, and Peter said, "Lord, it is good for us to be here." A bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice out of the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him." The disciples fell on their face, sore afraid, but Jesus touched them and said, "Arise, and be not afraid," and they saw no man, save Jesus only.
What can kids learn from The Transfiguration?
Big ideas to teach: Listen to Jesus, Jesus is glorious, Don't be afraid.