Luke 9:35

Luke 9:35

This verse records the Father’s voice: “This is my beloved Son: hear him.” The divine pronouncement confirms Jesus’ unique status and mission and serves as the climactic directive for the Transfiguration scene. The command to “hear him” shifts the disciples’ focus from marveling at the vision to listening to Jesus’ teaching and following his lead. In Luke’s narrative, hearing implies obedience that leads to action: Jesus’ words must guide life choices. The context emphasizes that Jesus stands above both the Law and the Prophets, not as their replacement but as their ultimate interpreter and fulfillment. The moment resolves Peter’s impulsive plan by redirecting worship toward obedience to Jesus. The disciples’ subsequent silence about the vision indicates the fragile nature of experiential knowledge until it is integrated into faithful response.

This divine directive reinforces the central Christian confession: Jesus is the agent of God’s revelation and the primary object of faith. Hearing Jesus means accepting his kingship, his calendar of suffering and redemption, and his call to discipleship. It also hints at the Trinitarian economy—Father speaking, Son fulfilled, Spirit at work in the church through the Word.

Today, “hearing him” translates to aligning our decisions with Jesus’ teaching, even when it contradict popular opinion or our personal preferences. Practically, immerse yourself in the Gospels; let Jesus’ words shape ethics, relationships, finances, and priorities. When in conversation or conflict, ask: What would Jesus say in this moment? In family life, model listening to Jesus by prioritizing forgiveness, humility, and service. Let his words convict, comfort, and guide.

Cross-References: Matthew 17:5; Mark 9:7; 2 Peter 1:17-18; Hebrews 1:1-2