Read: Leviticus 20:22-22:16; Mark 9:1-29; Psalm 43:1-5; Proverbs 10:18
The office of the priesthood was very important because they were to represent what would be expected of a Christian in our day. The office of a High Priest was even greater because he would represent Jesus, our High Priest. The picture had to be perfect. They could have no blemishes or handicaps because as believers we are cleansed from sin and should be walking in health.
Only priests could eat the spiritual food just as only believers can understand the spiritual food that comes through revelation.
In Mark, Jesus gave them some spiritual food when he told them that some of the ones standing there would not die until they saw the Kingdom of God arrive in great power. He was not talking about an earthly takeover but a spiritual one. This power was released at Pentecost and many of them did see it.
Jesus took Peter, James, and John up on the mountain with him to see a glimpse of his glory.
Jesus transformed into a figure of white light and Moses and Elijah appeared and talked with him. Peter, James and John saw the Kingdom come in great glory. It was during the Feast of Tabernacles because Peter wanted to build a tabernacle or booth for them so they would stay and celebrate with them. The Feast of Tabernacles celebrates God coming down from heaven and tabernacling with us. So, God sent two of his people down from heaven to represent his desire to come visit with us. Moses stands for the law and Elijah stands for the prophets. What the law and the prophets did was to prepare the way for Jesus just like John the Baptist did. God spoke from heaven to listen to Jesus because he was the son…the fulfillment the law and the prophets.
Every time God does some great manifestation, Satan is right on his coat-tail with his counter attack. God manifested his glory on the mountain and now Satan is battling on the ground. Satan’s demon refuses to leave this little boy who has been his home for years. The faith of the disciples is not enough to cast it out so Jesus does it before it can gain any more of an audience. The devil is loud and proud and wants to make a scene. Jesus was very covert and low key yet all-powerful.
Lord, help us to be sheep in the midst of wolves: wise as serpents and harmless as doves. (Matthew 10:16)
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