The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Matthew 17:1-9, February 15, 2026 A voice came from a bright cloud that overshadowed Jesus, Moses, Elijah, Peter, James, and John and the voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased.” It was only a few weeks ago that we heard similar words come from a cloud above. “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment, heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” In the waters of his baptism and at the top of a mountain, a voice says, “This is my Son, I love him deeply and unconditionally. I cherish and treasure him. He is precious and adored.” In both moments, Jesus has done nothing. He is n...