Matthew 16:13-28, pt. 1

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Mar 21, 2024

The discussion kicks off with the varied opinions people held about Jesus' identity, reflecting on the confusion surrounding His teachings. Peter’s bold declaration of Jesus as the Messiah is a pivotal moment, highlighting both faith and the challenges of understanding true identity. The show also examines Peter's significant role in the early church, emphasizing his push to include diverse believers. Misconceptions about the Messiah’s purpose emerge, setting the stage for deeper exploration in future chats.

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INSIGHT

Setting The Scene In A Pagan Landscape

Caesarea Philippi was a heavily pagan, Gentile area that highlights the contrast between Jesus and local idols.
John Whittaker uses the geography to show Jesus intentionally withdraws from Galilee to focus on the Twelve.

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Popular Misunderstandings Of Jesus' Identity

Jesus asks who people say he is, prompting the disciples to report popular guesses like John the Baptist or Elijah.
Whittaker shows these answers honor Jesus as prophetic but still fall short of his full identity.

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Peter's Climactic Confession

Peter confesses Jesus as "the Christ, the Son of the living God," marking a pivotal confession in Matthew's Gospel.
Whittaker frames this as the climactic recognition Matthew has been building toward.

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Matthew 16:13-28, pt. 1

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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