Burning bush experience in the new testament

There is no account of a "burning bush" experience in the New Testament. The burning bush experience is a unique event recorded in the Old Testament, specifically in Exodus 3:1-4:17, where Moses encounters God in a burning bush that is not consumed by fire.

However, there are several accounts in the New Testament of Jesus Christ and his followers experiencing divine encounters, visions, and revelations that can be compared to the burning bush experience. Here are a few examples:

  1. The Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36): Jesus takes Peter, James, and John to a mountain, where he is transfigured before them, and they see him in a radiant and glorious state, accompanied by Moses and Elijah.
  2. The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35): After Jesus' resurrection, two disciples, Cleopas and another unnamed disciple, encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus. They do not recognize him at first, but as they walk and talk with him, their eyes are opened, and they recognize him in the breaking of bread.
  3. The Vision of the Heavenly Throne (Revelation 4:1-11): The apostle John has a vision of God seated on a throne, surrounded by four living creatures and 24 elders. This vision is often referred to as a "burning bush" experience, as it is a powerful and awe-inspiring encounter with the divine.
  4. The Visions of the Apostle Paul (Acts 9:1-31, 22:6-21, 26:12-23): Paul has several visions and encounters with the risen Christ, including a dramatic experience on the road to Damascus, where he is blinded and then sees Jesus.

While these experiences are not identical to the burning bush experience in Exodus, they share similarities in terms of their transformative power, their connection to the divine, and their impact on the lives of those who experienced them.