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-# Connecting Statement:
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-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.
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 # He said to them
 
 "Jesus said to his disciples"