Transfiguration and the Greatest Commandments

[Eric_Hyom]

I wonder if the symbolism of the Transfiguration;is linked to the greatest commandments. Moses is said to represent the law and Elijah is said to represent the prophets. All the law and the prophets hang on the greatest commandments. Does Jesus the central figure of the transfiguration represent the greatest commandments?

God the Father loves all that he is with all of his heart, soul, mind and strength.
God the Father loves each and every one of us as he loves himself?

Jesus spoke about two commandments being greatest for man, but can these same commandments have a greatest meaning for God also?

In the spirit of searching for God.

Eric Hyom

 

[Robbinson]

I wonder if the symbolism of the Transfiguration;is linked to the greatest commandments. Moses is said to represent the law and Elijah is said to represent the prophets. All the law and the prophets hang on the greatest commandments. Does Jesus the central figure of the transfiguration represent the greatest commandments?

God the Father loves all that he is with all of his heart, soul, mind and strength.
God the Father loves each and every one of us as he loves himself?

Jesus spoke about two commandments being greatest for man, but can these same commandments have a greatest meaning for God also?

In the spirit of searching for God.

Eric Hyom

Eric:

That is a very interesting thought!

Blessings,

Brian

 

[ryanoneil]

I wonder if the symbolism of the Transfiguration;is linked to the greatest commandments. Moses is said to represent the law and Elijah is said to represent the prophets. All the law and the prophets hang on the greatest commandments. Does Jesus the central figure of the transfiguration represent the greatest commandments?

I think that is fair to say. Moses and Elijah are there to witness to the glory of Jesus as the lawgiver and prophet of the New Covenant.

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Gal 6:2)

God the Father loves all that he is with all of his heart, soul, mind and strength.
God the Father loves each and every one of us as he loves himself?

God is often described as an all loving, so that makes sense to me.

Jesus spoke about two commandments being greatest for man, but can these same commandments have a greatest meaning for God also?

In the spirit of searching for God.

Eric Hyom

When God says “This is my beloved Son” at the transfiguration, I think of how we are made adopted children of God through the New Covenant of Christ. And when Jesus tells us to call God “Abba” Father I think of how we are included in the love that has always existed within the Trinity.

These are good questions you bring up. I’ve never given it a lot of thought until now. I think there is something to be said about the difference between The Creator and his creatures, (and I don’t know if that factors into your questions) but I think your on to something.