In the account of Jesus Christ's Transfiguration, as recorded in Matthew 17, Peter was overwhelmed by the sight of Christ alongside Moses and Elijah, desiring to build a booth for each of these great figures who taught God's Word. Suddenly, God intervened, enveloping them in a cloud, and the three figures, including Jesus, vanished from sight. A voice then declared, "This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!" When the disciples regained their senses, the cloud had lifted, and only Christ remained visible. The divine message was unmistakable: all the glory and honor associated with Moses and Elijah, or any other figure, were utterly overshadowed by the infinitely greater glory of Jesus Christ, causing them to fade from view. Thus, Christ stands as the church's Commander in Chief, and a disciple must exercise faith to follow Him alone, recognizing that no other personality, however great, should take precedence when He leads.

On the mount of Transfiguration, after Jesus Christ appeared in His glory, the Father's voice was heard, affirming His divine nature and innocence. This event marked a significant moment where His true identity and moral perfection were revealed, reinforcing the testimony of His blamelessness. His disciples, present at this extraordinary occurrence, witnessed His transfigured state, further solidifying their belief in His unmatched moral excellence, despite not fully grasping the complete purpose of His ministry at that time.

Six to eight days after walking with His disciples from Bethsaida to the neighborhood of Caesarea Philippi, Jesus went up into a high mountain to pray, accompanied by Peter, James, and John, while leaving His other nine disciples behind. There, before the three, He was transfigured, an event of profound honor, power, and glory. Descending the following day, He encountered a stark contrast in the valley below, marked by dispute, chaos, and darkness, as the nine disciples had failed to cast out a demon from a young boy. His arrival and subsequent healing of the demoniac boy stood in sharp relief to the transcendent experience of the Transfiguration on the mountain, highlighting the challenges of returning to a sinful world.