Matthew 16:13-28, pt. 2

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Mar 26, 2024

The discussion uncovers a defining moment where Jesus reveals his true identity as the Messiah and predicts his suffering. It highlights Peter's reaction and the clash between human expectations and divine purpose. The conversation emphasizes the essence of discipleship, encouraging self-denial and the embrace of humility. A compelling contrast is drawn between worldly power and the call to take up the cross, urging listeners to commit to a path of self-sacrifice and mutual support in their faith journey.

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INSIGHT

Messiah Identity Is More Than Royal Title

Peter correctly identifies Jesus as the Messiah and Son of the living God in Matthew's context.
That confession signals a deeper identity than just a royal title and frames the rest of the passage.

INSIGHT

The Messiah Will Suffer And Rise

Jesus redefines Messiahship by predicting his suffering, death, and resurrection.
Matthew highlights these predictions to reshape disciples' expectations toward a suffering Messiah.

INSIGHT

Human Agendas Clash With God's Plan

Peter rebukes Jesus because the idea of a suffering Messiah contradicts popular expectations.
Jesus calls Peter a stumbling block, showing human agendas oppose God's purposes.

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Matthew 16:13-28, pt. 2

13 Now when Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah, or one of the otherprophets.” 15 He *said to them, “But who do you yourselves say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.” 20 Then He gave the disciples strict orders that they were to tell no one that He was the Christ.

21 From that time Jesus began to point out to His disciples that it was necessary for Him to go to Jerusalem and to suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised up on the third day. 22 And yet Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You!” 23 But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s purposes, but men’s.”

24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 For what good will it do a person if he gains the whole world, but forfeits his soul? Or what will a person give in exchange for his soul?27 For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and will then repay every person according to his deeds.

28 “Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”

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