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In Matthew's account of the transfiguration, we find Peter, James and John in the presence of Jesus, Moses and Elijah. Now Moses is the only one that is dead; that is according to the Deuteronomy 34:5-6 and in Jude, Michael disputes with Satan over the body of Moses.
How can Moses be there unless he has been resurrected. If that happened, when would it have happened? Did that actually happen? If it didn't happen, then the there would have been interaction between the living and the dead which, I believe, may have been in violation of Jewish law.
Matthew 17:1-8 (NKJV)
Jesus Transfigured on the Mount
Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves;2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.”8 When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
We see from the scripture that "Moses and Elijah...(were) talking to Him(Jesus)." We can conclude that no part of the Jewish Law was violated as Jesus was present. That would seem to mean that Moses was not dead. I have only explored the obvious scenario but in it we run into a dilemma--Moses not dead, contrary to Deut 34:5-6.
What am I missing?
Earlier, I had put this into the Non-Denominational group but not much response.
How can Moses be there unless he has been resurrected. If that happened, when would it have happened? Did that actually happen? If it didn't happen, then the there would have been interaction between the living and the dead which, I believe, may have been in violation of Jewish law.
Matthew 17:1-8 (NKJV)
Jesus Transfigured on the Mount
Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves;2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.”8 When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.
We see from the scripture that "Moses and Elijah...(were) talking to Him(Jesus)." We can conclude that no part of the Jewish Law was violated as Jesus was present. That would seem to mean that Moses was not dead. I have only explored the obvious scenario but in it we run into a dilemma--Moses not dead, contrary to Deut 34:5-6.
What am I missing?
Earlier, I had put this into the Non-Denominational group but not much response.