Matthew 17 · Grade 3

Glory on the Mountain

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Read the Story

Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain. He was transfigured, which means He was changed so they could see His glory. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became white as light. Moses and Elijah appeared and talked with Him.

Peter offered to make three tents. While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him." The disciples fell on their faces, afraid. Jesus touched them and said, "Get up, and don't be afraid."

At the bottom of the mountain, a father begged Jesus to heal his son, because the disciples could not. Jesus healed the boy. He told the disciples that if they had faith as small as a mustard seed, nothing would be impossible for them. Later Jesus told Peter he would find a coin in a fish's mouth to pay the temple tax, and it happened just as Jesus said.

Memory Verse

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”

Matthew 17:5 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

What does transfigured mean?
Who appeared and talked with Jesus?
What did the voice from the cloud say?
What did Jesus say about faith like a mustard seed?
Where did Peter find the coin for the temple tax?

Put the Story in Order

Write what happened in each box.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Peter wanted to build three tents on the mountain. Why do you think he wanted to stay there?
Jesus touched His scared friends and said, Do not be afraid. When do you need to hear that?