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402 CHRIST'S TEACHINGS, MIRACLES AND CHURCH
THE TRANSFIGURATION
themselves a kingdom that was not of this world, so Jesus decided to show them His glory.
They happened to be in the country around Mount Thabor, one of the highest mountains in Palestine. Taking with him Peter, James, and John, Jesus went up to the top of the mountain to pray. While He was praying, a great change came over Him. His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as snow, whiter than any cloth that was ever seen on
earth. He was entirely trans gured.
Suddenly, two men appeared and began to talk with
Him. One was foses; the other was Elias. The