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 # Connecting Statement:
 
-Jesus has just been talking to the people and his disciples about following him. Six days later, Jesus goes with three of his disciples up a mountain where his appearance changes, so he looks as he will one day in the kingdom of God.
+Jesus has just been talking to the people and his disciples about following him. Six days later, Jesus goes with three of his disciples up a mountain where his appearance temporarily changes to what he will look like one day in the kingdom of God.
 
 # He said to them
 
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ This can be stated in active form. AT: "he appeared very different" (See: [[rc:/
 
 # radiantly brilliant
 
-"shining" or "glowing." Jesus' garments were so white they were emitting or putting out light.
+"shining" or "glowing." Jesus' garments were so white they were emitting or giving off light.
 
 # extremely