What happensPermalink
Peter, James, and John see Jesus transfigured with Moses and Elijah. Jesus identifies John the Baptist with Elijah. The disciples cannot cast out a demon because of their little faith. Jesus pays the temple tax in Capernaum.
Why it mattersPermalink
Micah predicted that Elijah would return before the Messiah, so it’s crucial that Jesus identifies John the Baptist as fulfilling that prophecy. The disciples, who have literally walked with Jesus, are still learning what faith means and who they are as sons of God.
Key versePermalink
And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.