INTRO TO THE CELESTIAL VISITORS

INTRO TO THE CELESTIAL VISITORS

“These all died in faith." Heb. 11:13

Next to the actual transfiguration of the Master, perhaps the most interesting fact of these hours of glory on the holy mount was THE PRESENCE THERE OF MOSES AND ELIJAH, two of the most remarkable and prominent figures in the Old Testament economy. They were among the number of those of whom the writer of the letter to the Hebrews said, “These all died in faith." (Heb. 11:13) Their presence in the heavens was due to their faith in the promises of God, promises which were to find their fulfillment in Jesus. On the transfiguring mount He had reached a crisis in the process of the work, and they came to greet Him in the moment of triumph, and to speak with Him of the work yet remaining to be done.

By their conversation with Him they revealed THE INTER­EST OF THE DWELLERS IN HEAVEN in His approaching work, for they talked with Him of THE EXODUS which He was about to accomplish. To look at them, listen to their conversa­tion, and consider the thoughts suggested by their presence, is the purpose of the next articles.

First, we will look at the men, MOSES AND ELIJAH; secondly, we will notice the significance of their presence and passing, the fact that they came, and the fact that they disappeared; and thirdly, we will notice the message they inferentially brought concerning the condition of those who have departed this life in the faith and fear of God.