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Leader Guide

Coloring Activity

Make one copy of the Transfiguration Coloring Page for each child, plus extras.

On the Mountaintop: Color a page about The Transfiguration.

Give a coloring page to each child. Give crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers to the children to share. Lead a discussion using the questions below as children color.

1. The picture you are coloring is called the Transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus was transfigured or transformed so the disciples could see Him in His heavenly glory, and not just in human form. Jesus’ face changed; it was transformed and became as bright as the sun. What happened to His clothes? They became dazzling, or white as light.

The Bible describes the event in Matthew 17:1–2: 

1 Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. 2 As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as light. 

2.    Who were the two men who appeared on the mountaintop with Jesus? Elijah and Moses.

3.    Who spoke from a bright cloud that overshadowed everyone on the mountaintop? God.

4.    Do you remember some or all of what He said from the cloud? Jesus was His dearly loved Son; Jesus brings Him great joy; listen to Jesus.

5.    What was the reaction of the disciples? They were terrified (scared, afraid) and fell face down on the ground. 

6.    What did Jesus tell them? He told them not to be afraid.

7.    What instruction did Jesus give the three disciples as they went down the mountain? Not to tell anyone what they had just seen until He had been raised from the dead.

Conclusion: On the mountaintop, Jesus’ three closest disciples witnessed Him praying with God before they fell asleep. They awoke to see Jesus transformed and saw His glory as God’s Son and heard God’s voice of approval upon Him.