Jesus and the Transfiguration: The Matthew series

It is now roughly 6 weeks after the events from last week and Jesus and the disciples are still hanging around Cesearea Philippi and the Gates of Hell. I believe Jesus was witnessing in the town: witnessing the glory of the Father and the kindness of God upon the nation of Israel. But I also think Jesus was there to send a theological, supernaturally devastating message to all the hostile spiritual forces surrounding Him. This message was simple: The Messiah is here, the Kingdom has arrived, and you rebellious, evil supernatural forces, your time has come. To follow along turn to Matthew 17.