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February 15, 2026
See TodayTransfiguration
Three-Year Lectionary · Series A
- First Reading
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Ex. 24:8–18 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Psalm
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Psalm 2:6–12 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Epistle
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2 Peter 1:16–21 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Gospel
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Matt. 17:1–9 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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Transfiguration
Three-Year Lectionary · Series A
About this service
God Manifests His Glory in the Body of Christ Jesus, Transfigured for Us by His Cross
The Transfiguration confirms “the prophetic word … to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place” (2 Peter 1:19). The divine glory of Jesus is manifested in the word of His apostles, who were “eyewitnesses of his majesty” (2 Peter 1:16). “He was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun” (Matt. 17:2). Moses and Elijah witnessed the fulfillment of the Old Testament in this Lord Jesus, and the Father testified concerning Him: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Matt. 17:5). By His own blood, shed on the cross, Jesus makes and seals the new covenant with us. Hence, “the appearance of the glory of the Lord” is no longer “like a devouring fire” (Ex. 24:17), but it is graciously revealed in His own body. As “Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel” went up the mountain with Moses and “beheld God, and ate and drank” (Ex. 24:9, 11), we also behold the Lord our God in Christ Jesus, and we abide with Him as we eat and drink His body and blood at the altar.
Source: LCMS Worship, Lectionary Summaries — Three-Year Lectionary Series A (opens in a new tab). Used by permission. These pages may be reproduced for congregational use only. Commercial reproduction, or reproduction for sale of this work or any portion of this work, without the written permission of the copyright holder, is prohibited. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Scripture quoted in the summary is from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Introit, Gradual and Verse
Source: LCMS Three-Year Series (A) Propers Chart (opens in a new tab). Citations only; no liturgical or Scripture text is reproduced.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of the Church for February 15, 2026 — Responsive Form
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
Lord God, as You showed Your Son to be both God and man in the brightness of His transfiguration, give us holy fear as we hear the proclamation of His salvation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord of the Church, uphold all Christians in the confession of their Lord’s name and faithful reception of His Word and blessed Sacraments. Give wisdom to our Lutheran Church, especially to her secretary and to the men nominated to serve as president and first vice-president. Give them discernment, and equip them for their tasks that serve the Church. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, bless the families of Your Church, that parents would teach the faith to their children and that the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in all households. Remember all expectant mothers, that they and their babies would be kept safe and healthy throughout their pregnancies. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord of hosts, as You reign over all peoples, You entrust earthly authority to the rulers of this world. Instill in our president and all who make, administer and judge our laws a right fear of You, that they would establish equity in this land. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God, You sent Your Son, Jesus, as the Great Physician of body and soul. By His touch, He banished the fear of His disciples. Bless all those in need of His comfort, [especially _____________,] that they may have peace in the midst of fear and wholeness of body and soul. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God, You have poured out the blood of Your Son from the cup of the new covenant. Because He is sacrificed for us and feeds us from His altar, grant us a place with saints and angels before His heavenly throne. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, grant that we who have heard the Word of Your Son, Jesus Christ, would reverently receive it, and so live our lives gladly according to His way, wherever it may lead us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God, heavenly Father, we gratefully remember on this day the glorious manifestation of Your Son’s divinity on the Mount of Transfiguration. Teach us to listen to Jesus and ever fix our eyes on Him and His innocent suffering and death for our forgiveness. By Your grace and mercy, strengthen us to remain faithful in all circumstances of trial, temptation and persecution. Preserve us to the end, that we may die a blessed death believing in Your beloved Son with whom You are well pleased; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — Series A 2025–2026 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Prayers of the Church for February 15, 2026 — Ektene Form
In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For holy fear as we hear the very words of Christ, who is both God and man, that we would see His salvation, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all Christians, that they may faithfully confess their Lord’s name and receive His Word and blessed Sacraments; and for our Lutheran Church, especially her secretary and the men nominated to serve as president and first vice-president, that they may have wisdom and discernment for the good of the Church, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For families, that parents would teach the faith to their children and that the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in all households; and for all expectant mothers, that they and their babies would be kept safe and healthy throughout their pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all who make, administer and judge our laws, that rightly fearing God, they would establish equity in this land, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all those in need of Christ’s healing touch, [especially _____________,] that they would receive His comfort in the midst of their fears and wholeness of body and soul, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all who drink from the cup of the new covenant, that Christ’s blood, shed for us, would make us worthy to recline with saints and angels in heaven, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For faith to reverently receive the Word of Christ, that we who have heard His voice would live our lives gladly according to His way, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
Lord God, heavenly Father, we gratefully remember on this day the glorious manifestation of Your Son’s divinity on the Mount of Transfiguration. Teach us to listen to Jesus and ever fix our eyes on Him and His innocent suffering and death for our forgiveness. By Your grace and mercy, strengthen us to remain faithful in all circumstances of trial, temptation and persecution. Preserve us to the end, that we may die a blessed death believing in Your beloved Son with whom You are well pleased; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — Series A 2025–2026 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Hymn of the Day
LSB 413 O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair
The LCMS Hymn of the Day list appoints this hymn as the Hymn of the Day for The Transfiguration of Our Lord (One-Year) and Transfiguration (Series A, B and C).
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn of the Day — Arranged by Church Year, p. 167 (opens in a new tab). Appointment identity only. Lutheran Service Book text and LCMS study content are not reproduced.
Suggested hymns
- Entrance LSB 414 ’Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here
- Distribution LSB 415 Jesus on the Mountain Peak
- Distribution LSB 416 Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory
- Closing LSB 417 Alleluia, Song of Gladness
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn Suggestions — Three-Year Lectionary Series A 2025–26 (opens in a new tab). Hymn numbers and titles only; hymn texts are not reproduced. Reproduction for individual, church or school use does not require permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.