Introduction
Jesus has discussions with his disciples.
Questions
1. What was Peter praised for saying?
v 16 ... “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
2. What was Peter then reprimanded for saying?
v 22 ... “Far be it from you, Lord! This will never be done to you.”
3. What does Jesus say that anyone who wants to follow him must do?
v 24 ... “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 12 Jesus refuses to give the Pharisees and Sadducees a sign apart from the sign of the prophet Jonah (Matthew 12 v 40). Jesus tells his disciples to beware of their teaching
- v 13 to 20 Jesus goes north to Caesarea Philippi. Peter says that Jesus is the Christ. Jesus tells Peter that the fact that he is the Christ will be the foundation for his assembly. Jesus will give Peter the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven
- v 21 to 23 Jesus tells them he must be killed and then raised to life again. Jesus accuses Peter of being a satan to him
- v 24 to 27 The disciples are warned that they must be prepared to give up all to follow him
v 28 Jesus says some will not die until they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom