Matthew 16:13-27 – LEARNING FROM JESUS
Jesus is doing some very definite teaching of his disciples in the passage.
A STARTLING QUESTION – Vs. 13-15
The disciples may have been startled that Jesus was asking who people said he was.
They were probably more startled when Jesus turned the question around to ask who they thought he was. That’s really the key issue. Who do you say Jesus is?
A STRONG CONFESSION – Vs. 16
Peter delivers a very strong, definite response. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
A SURE PROMISE – Vss. 17-20
Jesus would build His church upon Himself. He is the rock.
A STRANGE REBUKE – Vss. 21-22
Jesus told of his death and resurrection.
Peter rebuked Him! This is strange, when you consider that Peter just confessed that Jesus is the Son of God.
A STAGGERING CORRECTION – Vss. 23-27
Peter was put in his place. His rebuke of Jesus came from the devil, not God.
At that moment, Peter was not seeking the things of God.
Jesus continues by showing just how high a cost must be paid to be a disciple of Christ.