From the Pulpit...

The Lord may have shown them this vision to not only confirm the prophetic word in 16:28, but also as an encouragement for when the future disciples undergo persecution. They would be able to remember that the Lord showed what is coming—a glorious future kingdom. A very important point to take away is that God said to “hear him.” This means that Christ supersedes Moses and Elijah. It may sound wrong to your ears of you are focused on the Hebrew Bible, but this is the God of Moses and Elijah speaking. We must hear Jesus Christ. His message is critical.