The Most Important Thing Matthew 16:13-28
the Son of the Living God You are the Christ the Son of the Living God
Matthew 16:13-17
Matthew 16:13-17 “Son of Man” (cf v15) Psalm 8:4, Mat 8:19-20, 11:18-19
1. Peter: is Correct (17)
1. Peter: is Correct (17) What must we make of these words? 1 John 1:5 Heb 6:18 2Pet 1:20-21
1. Peter: is Correct (17) What must we make of these words? 1 John 1:5 Heb 6:18 2Pet 1:20-21 God, who doesn't change, who cannot lie, by the Holy Spirit, says Peter's confession is correct - and if anyone answers differently, they're incorrect!
2. Peter: is Blessed (17) Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven
2. Peter: is Blessed (17) Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven The Greatest blessing God gives to anyone is the Revelation of who Jesus is. cf Eph 1:17
2. Peter: is Blessed (17) Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven The Greatest blessing God gives to anyone is the Revelation of who Jesus is. cf Eph 1:17 Take responsibility Seek Divine Favour
3. Jesus: is the Christ (13-16a)
3. Jesus: is the Christ (13-16a) “the” Christ. (Not a surname but a description)
3. Jesus: is the Christ (13-16a) “the” Christ. (Not a surname but a description) “Christ” = anointed/chosen, e.g. rulers, prophets
3. Jesus: is the Christ (13-16a) “the” Christ. (Not a surname but a description) “Christ” = anointed/chosen, e.g. rulers, prophets “The Christ” = God’s complete and only Answer
3. Jesus: is the Christ (13-16a) “the” Christ. (Not a surname but a description) “Christ” = anointed/chosen, e.g. rulers, prophets “The Christ” = God’s complete and only Answer To call Jesus the Christ is to say that All and every Hope culminates in Jesus.
3. Jesus: is the Christ (13-16a) Gen 3:15 - Son of Adam to crush Satan Gen 5:29 - Son of Lamech to bring relief Gen 15:6 - Son of Abraham to inherit the world Ruth 4:15 - Son of Ruth to redeem 2 Sam 7:14 - Son of David to rule with justice Isa 52:13 - Servant to save from sin Jer 23:6 - Branch to bring righteousness Ezek 34:23 - Shepherd to love and heal Dan 7:13-14 - Son of Man to defeat evil rulers Zech 9:9 - the Humble king Mal 3:2 - the Lord of fire to purify
4. Jesus: is the Son of God “The Christ” and “The Son of God” are almost synonymous terms (Mk 1:1, Lk 4:41, John 6:69) But note:
4. Jesus: is the Son of God “The Christ” and “The Son of God” are almost synonymous terms (Mk 1:1, Lk 4:41, John 6:69) But note: (13) Son of Man : (16) Son of God Human Nature : Divine Nature
4. Jesus: is the Son of God “The Christ” and “The Son of God” are almost synonymous terms (Mk 1:1, Lk 4:41, John 6:69) But note: (13) Son of Man : (16) Son of God Human Nature : Divine Nature Hope in Jesus = Hope in God Himself - who has all power and authority to guarantee your Salvation