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Weekly Nurture Devotion
February 15: Transfiguration of the Lord
Read Matthew 17:1-9
Here we find the story of Jesus’ transfiguration while he was on the mountaintop with the disciples Peter, James, and John. There they heard a voice from heaven say, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” How do you think the disciples felt when they heard the voice? How would you have felt? How do you listen to Jesus today?
Worship -February 15 at 10:00 am
We welcome you to in-person or online worship services in the Sanctuary on
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 10:00 am. Cherrie Sizemore will be at the pulpit this Sunday. The Sermon is “ Just Listen ”.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
God of mountaintops and valleys, we come to listen for your voice revealed in your Word. Your voice spoke to those on the mountaintop. Speak to us now through scripture read and revealed and let us know that we, too, are your beloved. Amen
OLD TESTAMENT Exodus 24:12-18
The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain and wait there; I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up onto the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come back to you. Look, Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.” Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the Israelites. Moses entered the cloud and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.
Words of response: At Mount Sinai, Moses experienced the presence of God for 40 days and 40 nights. The “glory of the Lord” settled on the mountain. And on the seventh day God called out to Moses. On the mountain God gave Moses the stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments.
EPISTLE 2 Peter 1:16-21
For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
Words of response: At the transfiguration, God’s voice was heard, declaring Jesus to be the beloved Son. By the activity of the Holy Spirit, God’s voice continues to be
heard today through the word of scripture.
GOSPEL Matthew 17:1-9
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright as light. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will set up three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they raised their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
THE WORD OF THE LORD!
Thanks be to God!
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Upcoming Events
FEBRUARY POTLUCK will be celebrated this Sunday. We invite everyone to the potluck after the worship service. Even if you cannot bring any food to the potluck, we invite you to bring your most important ingredient – YOU!!
ASH WEDNESDAY will be celebrated this Wednesday, February 18. Please join us for the service that day from 12:00 noon to 12:30, with imposition of ashes.
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