Baptists/Why build booths?

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Dear Pastor Carpenter:
In Mt. 17:4 Peter offers to build booths for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. Why did Peter want to do this?
God Bless,
Sam

Answer
Hi Sam,

I believe that Peter wanted to somehow honor each of these prophets equally by building a monument to each of them.  The point of this passage is that they were not equal.  The voice from Heaven thundered out "THIS IS MY SON!"  Then Peter James and John realized that Jesus out ranked the other prophets.

I hope that this helps you understand a bit better.  We are not told exactly what the booth was or why, we simply know that they were intended to be equal monuments to each prophet.

I hope this helps you.

In Christ
Pastor Don

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Pastor Don Carpenter

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I believe that every word of the Bible is God-Breathed. This blessed book is the foundation of truth for faith and practice. If you ask this volunteer a question you will receive an answer from the Bible that is based upon a litteral, normal interpretation, taking into account the grammar and culture of the time.

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I have been in the ministry almost 20 years. During this time, the Lord has used me as Senior Pastor, counsellor, youth pastor and generally in the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry.

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Professor at New England School of the Bible - Southington CT

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The Revival Chronicles

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BS in Bible Baptist Bible College of Clarks Summit, PA

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