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March 2, 2019

A Noticeable Difference

Travis Collins   |   Read Luke 9:28-43

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As a little boy walking with my mom and dad through the county fair, I’d see men standing at the entrance to tents trying to entice people to enter. It might have been a museum exhibit, what we called then a “freak show,” or even something less than wholesome. Whatever...

Remind me, Lord, that as I pray I glimpse the unseen world. Transform me to bring your glory into this world. Amen.

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Lectionary Week
February 25—March 3, 2019
Scripture Overview

God’s glory is always revealed, even if never completely. When Moses encounters God on the mountain, his face undergoes a physical transformation as a reflection of God’s greater glory. The psalmist reminds us of how great God is and how even Moses and Aaron bow before God’s throne. Paul refers to the story of Moses, but because of Christ, God’s glory is now more openly revealed. There is no need to wear a covering as Moses did, for Christ reflects openly the divine radiance. Luke recounts the Transfiguration, when the face of Jesus, like that of Moses, begins to shine. God’s voice reinforces the revelation of the Transfiguration, declaring Jesus to be God’s Son and the revelation of God’s glory.

Questions and Suggestions for Reflection

Read Exodus 34:29-35. Consider the ways you provide evidence of your faith. Do you display it for your glory or for God’s?
Read Psalm 99. How do you seek a healthy balance of awe and intimacy in your relationship with God?
Read 2 Corinthians 3:12–4:2. What “veil” separates you from God—a sense of unworthiness, a hardened heart, a lack of understanding?
Read Luke 9:28-43a. Jesus shines with God’s glory, but then he gets back to his work of healing. Consider how God might transform you to do better the work you are already doing for God.

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—Rev. Junius B. Dotson, General Secretary (chief executive officer) of Discipleship Ministries, an international agency of The United Methodist Church.