John presents Jesus, not as a phantom emanation, but as the reality, transcending the shadows represented by the temporal physical life.

We must learn to seek God's will and purpose for us, avoiding the temptation of Hezekiah who feared death more than trusting God to decide his expiration date.

Peter, James, and John heard the Father's praise of Jesus, declaring Him to be more important than the law (Moses) and the prophets (Elijah).