Transfiguration by Cornelis Monsma

Reader’s Theatre: The Transfiguration
Traditional Version
Based on Mark 9:2-8 (NRSV)
In this setting, you have the option of sandwiching the reading between the song His Name is Wonderful by Audrey Mieir
United Methodist Hymnal #174
CCLI # 1122230

ALL SINGING: His Name is Wonderful
by Audrey Mieir
United Methodist Hymnal #174
CCLI # 1122230
Instruments continue during the reading.

NARRATOR
Six days after a discussion about his identity with his disciples, Jesus led Peter and James and John up a high mountain. They were apart from the others, by themselves.

Jesus was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. Elijah and Moses appeared. They were talking with Jesus.

Peter said to Jesus,

PETER
Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

NARRATOR
Peter did not know what to say, for they were terrified.

Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice,

OFFSTAGE VOICE
This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him!

NARRATOR
Suddenly when the disciples looked around, they saw no one with them, only Jesus.

ALL SINGING: His Name is Wonderful
by Audrey Mieir (United Methodist Hymnal #174; CCLI # 1122230)

compilation © 2012 Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia
You are welcome to use this work in a worship setting with proper attribution. Please contact Lisa for information and permission to publish this work in any form.

For more information on the music, scripture translation, art and the use of this resource in other settings, please refer to the copyright information page.

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Reader’s Theater: The Transfiguration
Contemporary Version
Based on Mark 9:2-8 (NRSV)
In this setting, you have the option of sandwiching the reading between portions of the song Filled With Glory by Lisa & Michael Gungor (CCLI #4624295).

ALL SINGING: Filled With Glory
by Lisa & Michael Gungor (CCLI #4624295)
Verse 1 twice, chorus
Instruments continue during the reading

NARRATOR
Six days after a discussion about his identity with his disciples, Jesus led Peter and James and John up a high mountain. They were apart from the others, by themselves.

Jesus was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. Elijah and Moses appeared. They were talking with Jesus.

Peter said to Jesus,

PETER
Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

NARRATOR
Peter did not know what to say, for they were terrified.

Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice,

OFFSTAGE VOICE
This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him!

NARRATOR
Suddenly when the disciples looked around, they saw no one with them, only Jesus.

ALL SINGING: Filled With Glory
by Lisa & Michael Gungor (CCLI #4624295)
Verse 2, chorus twice, bridge 4X, chorus twice

compilation © 2012 Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia
You are welcome to use this work in a worship setting with proper attribution. Please contact Lisa for information and permission to publish this work in any form.

For more information on the music, scripture translation, art and the use of this resource in other settings, please refer to the copyright information page.