In verse 16, peter confessed his faith that jesus was the messiah, the son of god. Some said jesus was john the baptist raised from the dead. World wide study bible matthew 16 christian classics. I enjoy listening to car talk on national public radio. If we are to be reconciled to god, we must approach him through the sacrifice of our priest, jesus. Jesus said, on this rock i will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Itw radio opportunity we as a ministry have a wonderful opportunity before us and we need your partnership. Jesus asks them, who do people say the son of man is. Now jesus shows him what messiahship and discipleship entail. One is a baptist pastor, ones a roman catholic priest and the third is an episcopalian priest. In our text, the bible says that there are gates leading into hell. Christs messianic claims had always been subtle allusions to old testament prophecies, combined with miraculous. There are new study guides in the back, if you need to get one.
The gospel lesson this morning picks up where we left off last week. Christs church is built on the great confession of faith first expressed by. The biblical passage that makes reference to the keys of the kingdom is. After his little runin with the sadducees and pharisees in magadan, jesus and his disciples headed north to caesarea philippi. Our lord took his followers north of galilee to a place called caesarea.
Psalm 2 is one of the most powerful descriptions in the hebrew scriptures of the chosen and anointed one who is gods king. Luke says that it took place while he was praying, and while there were none in company with him but his disciples. Theparableofthewheatandtares in a last days context chapter 14 3. While there, jesus asked the apostles who they believed him to be. Jesus and his disciples have entered the district of caesarea.
Peter was the first to make this profound confession, and so he is prominent in the early church. Like the disciples who experienced these things firsthand, by our hearing the gospel, the holy. Read psalm 2 and discuss how it points forward to jesus. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and preaching slides on matthew 16. And when jesus came to the coasts of cesarea philippi. Peter, probably speaking for the group, replied that he was the promised messiah, the son of god matthew 16. This morning we start a new section in matthew s gospel. When jesus came to the region of caesarea philippi, he asked his disciples, who do people say the son of man is. After stating the problem the hosts of the program. The battle against sin and satan can only be won if we submit to the leadership of our great king, jesus. Sermons from matthew 2 the gospel of matthew table of contents introduction to matthew 4 the genealogy of jesus christ 1. Theres an old joke about three recently deceased clergy standing at the gates of heaven. Jesus confirms this confession by peter as a mark of gods blessing and as the rock upon which he will build his church 16. The context this reading is closely tied to verses 20, last weeks gospel lesson.
Jesus and his disciples are out on the road, making their way to caesarea philippi, a bustling port city the galilee. Mark says that this conversation took place during the journey. Aug 21, 2011 peter speaks for the disciples, for matthew s gospel and the community to which it is first addressed, and certainly for us, announcing that jesus is the messiah, the son of the living god 16. This is the pathway to give god the glory, as is our purpose and meaning in life. But the other apostles have equal authority, even to rebuke peter acts 11. Today, were continuing on in the gospel of matthew. If twitter had been around in the first century, jesus would have been trending big time. Simon peter replied, you are the christ, the son of the living god. Literal translation greekenglish interlinear overall diagram. Peters declaration about jesus now when jesus came to the area of caesarea philippi, he asked his disciples, who do people say the human one is. A young security guard stopped one of our team, and pulled out a batterypowered drill.
If we are to know the truth, we must sit at the feet of our prophet, jesus. Now when jesus came into the district of caesarea philippi, he asked his disciples, who do people say that the son of. Some people claim it is great because of the controversy that surrounds it, but controversy is not the basis for making something great. So here in matthew 16 jesus is the builder of the church. List a few examples of people you know and their opinions of jesus. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and. Matthew is the gospel for us to emulate in servant hood, and commitment to stay on gods path both in our personal lives and collectively as the body of christ.
Remember that this was the opinion of herod antipas in matthew 14 and that idea had come from his advisors. And they tell him that people are saying all sorts of thingsas people tend to do. So far in this chapter, in verses 1 through 4 we have studied, the proof from heaven, as the religious leaders came and asked jesus for a sign from out of heaven that he is the messiah. Pdf messianic rule and the resurrected israel matthew 16. Mclarty the gospel lesson this morning picks up where we left. When peter identified jesus as the messiah matthew 16.
It is great because it describes so clearly the state of man blind and without understanding and the mercy. Peter declares that jesus is the messiah when jesus came to the region of caesarea philippi, he asked his disciples, who do people say the son of. Matthew 16 revealing who jesus is and what he came to do a. Jesus is the rock for several sundays in our gospel, we have heard about jesus great miracles, namely, the feeding of the five thousand, walking on water, and healing the anaanite womans daughter. I believe in the living god, jesus, the messiah we are, the one holy and apostolic church. A fourcolumn parallel and chronological harmony of the. Peter at the pearly gates is a stockintrade for humorists. And, of course, we presented to you in that study the truth about signs and wonders. Jesus predicts his death in jerusalem for the first time. In one story, a man was permitted to bring a small overnight bag into heaven, so he filled it with gold ingots. Pdf and word formatted copies of this book remain available free of charge to all on the. We should be thankful to the lord for figures such as peter, through whom god gave us his word. What you see here this morning is the assembly of the church of the lord jesus christ that is known as the first baptist church in lubbock.
Our gospel lesson finds jesus and his disciples on a retreat. This reading is closely tied to verses 20, last weeks gospel lesson. Synopsis peter, as the beneficiary of revelation from heaven, is enabled to see who jesus. As you participate in small group each week, your faith will grow. Youll learn from the experience of others, pray for each other and worship together. Jun 25, 2007 however, the story of the rich young ruler found in matthew 19. Tenth sunday after pentecost proper 16, august 2021, 2011. Peter examined the bag and asked, why did you bother to bring paving. As they enter the area of caesarea philippi, jesus asks his disciples two questions. Then the pharisees and sadducees came, and testing him asked that he would show them a sign from heaven. The builders in 1 corinthians 3 are paul and individual believers v.
Looking through the gates of hell contributed by mark wooley on jan 19, 2021 based on 1 rating 9 views. Since last weeks text, when jesus met with the canaanite woman in the gentile region of tyre and sidon, jesus healed more people, fed a crowd of 4000, plus women and children, again, with a small amount of food, and spent some time. So, for example, this was the conclusion of irenaeus, origen, chrysostom, hilary of poitiers and calvin, in a more restrained manner ferda, op. How you see what you see can be affected by a number of things.
So lets take our bibles as our guide to look through the gates of hell. What if the simple assertion that jesus is the messiah is more. Messianic rule and the resurrected israel matthew 16. This morning we come to one of the great texts of scripture. Come holy spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Peter confesses jesus to be the messiah matthew 16.
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