The transfiguration takes place a few days after Peter's dramatic confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (Matthew 16:16). This confession gave way to confusion (Matthew 16:21-23), and to a discussion of the the costly reality of discipleship (Matthew 16:24-27). There was no question in the minds of the Disciples that Jesus is the long anticipated King. There is no question in their minds about the nature and the character of His kingdom. They expect Him to usher in political and military dominion. Jesus promised death for Himself and suffering for His followers (Matthew 16:21, 25). Consequently, the disciples may have needed a sign of reassurance that the one for whom they had left everything was indeed the King of Israel. The transfiguration served such a purpose.
Jason Cicero
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