And there was a cloud that overshadowed them and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son hear him.
//I recently came across an absolutely fascinating discovery in the Gospel of Mark, provided by Ched Myers (Binding the Strong Man, 1988, pp 390-392). Mark, in presenting the evidence of Jesus’ God-given authority, repeats five themes three times, during what may be considered the three most important events in the life of Jesus. This little chart is worth studying, I promise!
| BAPTISM | TRANSFIGURATION | CRUCIFIXION |
| Heavens torn | Garments turn to white | Sanctuary curtain torn |
| Dove descends | Cloud descends | Darkness descends |
| Voice from heaven | Voice from the cloud | Jesus’ great voice |
| “You are my beloved son” | “This is my beloved son.” | “Truly this man was God’s son” |
| John the Baptizer as Elijah | Jesus appears with Elijah | “Is he calling Elijah?” |
