The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:1-28

The Gospel of Matthew The Leaven of the Pharisees 16:1-12 Jewish Leaders Request a Sign “Sign of Jonah” “Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees” The Doctrine of the Pharisees & Sadducees

The Leaven of the Pharisees 16:1-12 The Gospel of Matthew The Leaven of the Pharisees 16:1-12 Jewish Leaders request a sign (cf 12:38). – Here “sign from heaven” – “signs of the times.” Sign of Jonah (cf 12:39-40). – Here with no reference to “three days.” “Leaven” confusion (vs. 5-12). – Mk 8:15 “And of Herod” – Lk 12:1 “hypocrisy.”

The Gospel of Matthew Who Is Jesus? 16:13-28 “Who do men say that I…am?” Peter & “This Rock” Jesus Foretells His Death Denial of Self & Taking Up the Cross

The Gospel of Matthew Who Is Jesus? 16:13-28 Peter’s statement – “Christ, Son of the Living God” “You are Peter” – Gr. Petros “rock” – Catholic claim “this rock” = Peter. – Petra “a rock, cliff or ledge…a projecting rock, crag, rocky ground” (Thayer).

The Gospel of Matthew Who Is Jesus? 16:13-28 “Get behind me Satan” [Note: Satan through others]. Self-denial (vs. 24-26). “Coming in His kingdom” – Some alive in the first century saw this (cf. Colossians 1:13; Revelation 1:9).

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