Chapter XVIII

Transfiguration

1. What does the word "transfiguration" mean to you?

2. Do those who read the Scriptures merely as history understand the true meaning of "transfiguration"? Explain.

3. What is the real object of existence?

4. Explain how Jesus was lifted up on the mount of Transfiguration and how man may also be lifted up.

5. What is the result when one tries to live continually in the high state of realization and neglects to lift up soul and body?

6. On the mount Jesus spoke of His death which was to follow. Explain and give illustration.

7. Why is it that after the uplift that follows a strong spiritual realization one has to meet seeming errors of various kinds?

8. Is transfiguration as essential step in every forward movement of men and nations? Give reasons for your answer.

9. Has time any power over one who dwells in the mind of God? Explain fully.