Those who witnessed the work of Jesus were constantly amazed and astonished. They were changed by what they saw. Yet, none of them truly understood at that time what it was and who it was they saw. Jesus takes his three closest disciples Peter, James, and John with him to the mountain. Mountains are important places in the Bible.
Big things happen on mountains.
Moses was on Mount Sinai for forty days in the presence of the Lord. Isaiah foretold of days to come when the Lord s house would be placed high on the mountaintop. Jesus preached to the multitude from a level place on the mountainside. This time, the mountain serves as a meeting place. Moses, Elijah, and Jesus.