Matthew 16  Three important questions

1 One day the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus, demanding that he show them a miraculous sign from heaven to prove his authority. Matthew 16

2 He replied, “You know the saying, ‘Red sky at night means fair weather tomorrow; Matthew 16

2 He replied, “You know the saying, ‘Red sky at night means fair weather tomorrow; 3 red sky in the morning means foul weather all day.’ You know how to interpret the weather signs in the sky, but you don’t know how to interpret the signs of the times! Matthew 16

2 He replied, “You know the saying, ‘Red sky at night means fair weather tomorrow; 3 red sky in the morning means foul weather all day.’ You know how to interpret the weather signs in the sky, but you don’t know how to interpret the signs of the times! Matthew 16 The majority [of the Jews] firmly believed that their ancient priestly writings contained the prophecy that this was the very time when the East should grow strong and that men starting from Judea should possess the world.

2 He replied, “You know the saying, ‘Red sky at night means fair weather tomorrow; 3 red sky in the morning means foul weather all day.’ You know how to interpret the weather signs in the sky, but you don’t know how to interpret the signs of the times! Matthew 16 The majority [of the Jews] firmly believed that their ancient priestly writings contained the prophecy that this was the very time when the East should grow strong and that men starting from Judea should possess the world. This mysterious prophecy had in reality pointed to Vespasian and Titus, but the common people, as is the way of human ambition, interpreted these great destinies in their own favour, and could not be turned to the truth even by adversity. Tacitus, Hist. v, 13

2 He replied, “You know the saying, ‘Red sky at night means fair weather tomorrow; 3 red sky in the morning means foul weather all day.’ You know how to interpret the weather signs in the sky, but you don’t know how to interpret the signs of the times! Matthew 16

4 Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign, but the only sign I will give them is the sign of the prophet Jonah.” Then Jesus left them and went away. Matthew 16

5 Later, after they crossed to the other side of the lake, the disciples discovered they had forgotten to bring any bread. Matthew 16

5 Later, after they crossed to the other side of the lake, the disciples discovered they had forgotten to bring any bread. 6 “Watch out!” Jesus warned them. “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Matthew 16

7 At this they began to argue with each other because they hadn’t brought any bread. Matthew 16

7 At this they began to argue with each other because they hadn’t brought any bread. 8 Jesus knew what they were saying, so he said, “You have so little faith! Why are you arguing with each other about having no bread? Matthew 16

9 Don’t you understand even yet? Don’t you remember the 5,000 I fed with five loaves, and the baskets of leftovers you picked up? Matthew 16

9 Don’t you understand even yet? Don’t you remember the 5,000 I fed with five loaves, and the baskets of leftovers you picked up? 10 Or the 4,000 I fed with seven loaves, and the large baskets of leftovers you picked up? Matthew 16

11 Why can’t you understand that I’m not talking about bread? So again I say, ‘Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’” Matthew 16

11 Why can’t you understand that I’m not talking about bread? So again I say, ‘Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’” 12 Then at last they understood that he wasn’t speaking about the yeast in bread, but about the deceptive teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Matthew 16

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Matthew 16

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Matthew 16

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Matthew 16 A prophet?

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Matthew 16 A prophet? Jesus didn’t really leave this option open

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Matthew 16 A prophet? Jesus didn’t really leave this option open John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Matthew 16 A prophet? Jesus didn’t really leave this option open John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” 9 “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father!”

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Matthew 16 A prophet? Jesus didn’t really leave this option open John 8:58 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was even born, I Am!”

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Matthew 16 A prophet? Jesus didn’t really leave this option open John 3:16 “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Matthew 16

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Matthew 16

15 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Matthew 16

15 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Matthew 16 Big question

15 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Matthew 16 Big question Answer determines where we stand with God

15 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Matthew 16 Getting married:

15 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Matthew 16 Getting married: “I want to think about it for awhile”

15 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16

17 Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.” Matthew 16

18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. Matthew 16

18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. Matthew 16

18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not conquer it. Matthew 16

18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not conquer it. Matthew 16 ?

18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not conquer it. Matthew 16 ? Κατισχύσου “to be strong against”

18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not conquer it. Matthew 16

18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not conquer it. Matthew 16 withstand

18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not conquer it. Matthew 16 withstand 2 Cor. 10:4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not conquer it. Matthew 16 withstand 2 Cor. 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not conquer it. Matthew 16 withstand

19 “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16

19 “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16

19 “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16

19 “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16 Future perfect tense

19 “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16 Future perfect tense Already completed in the future

19 “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16 Never teaches an “apostolic succession”

19 “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16 John 15:27 And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.

20 Then he sternly warned the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah. Matthew 16

21 From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised from the dead. Matthew 16

21 From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised from the dead. Matthew 16 Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

21 From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised from the dead. Matthew 16 Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Why refuse this gift? Doesn’t cost anything

22 But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. “Heaven forbid, Lord,” he said. “This will never happen to you!” Matthew 16

22 But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. “Heaven forbid, Lord,” he said. “This will never happen to you!” Matthew 16 Incomprehensibility of a dying Messiah

23 But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, because you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but on man’s.” Matthew 16

23 But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, because you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but on man’s.” Matthew 16

23 But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, because you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but on man’s.” Matthew 16 Zatana can mean “adversary” in a general sense

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. Matthew 16

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 A second decision

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 A second decision Discipleship

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Paradox of self- sacrifice

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:28 “For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:28 “For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it? 29 “Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him,

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:28 “For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it? 29 “Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him, 30 saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:31 “Or what king, when he sets out to meet another king in battle, will not first sit down and consider whether he is strong enough with ten thousand men to encounter the one coming against him with twenty thousand?”

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:32 “Or else, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace.

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:32 “Or else, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. 33 In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:32 “Or else, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. 33 In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. Why would anyone do this?

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:32 “Or else, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. 33 In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. Why would anyone do this? How much do you trust God if you’re laying conditions?

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:32 “Or else, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. 33 In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. Why would anyone do this? Another reason

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:34 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:34 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? 35 It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:34 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? 35 It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Radicalism or Mediocrity?

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:34 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? 35 It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Effectuality or Mediocrity?

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:34 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? 35 It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Selling out is the key to effectiveness

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must deny your self, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Matthew 16 Luke 14:34 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? 35 It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Selling out is the key to fulfillment

26 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? Matthew 16

26 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? 27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. Matthew 16

26 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? 27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. Matthew 16 Can’t make this decision impulsively

26 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? 27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. Matthew 16 Can’t make this decision impulsively Who do you trust?

26 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? 27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. Matthew 16 Can’t make this decision impulsively Who do you trust? Mar. 10:28 Then Peter began to speak up. “We’ve given up everything to follow you,” he said.

26 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? 27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. Matthew 16 Can’t make this decision impulsively Who do you trust? Mar. 10:28 Then Peter began to speak up. “We’ve given up everything to follow you,” he said. 29 “Yes,” Jesus replied, “and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or property, for my sake and for the gospel,

26 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? 27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. Matthew 16 Can’t make this decision impulsively Who do you trust? 30 will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age (homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields—and with them, persecutions) and in the age to come, eternal life.

26 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? 27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. Matthew 16 Can’t make this decision impulsively Who do you trust? Jn. 6:66 As a result of this many of His disciples withdrew and were not walking with Him anymore. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve, “You do not want to go away also, do you?”

26 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? 27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. Matthew 16 Can’t make this decision impulsively Who do you trust? Jn. 6:68 Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life.”

Questions:

Questions:  Who do you say Jesus is?

Questions:  Are you sure you can afford to follow Jesus?

Questions:  Who do you say Jesus is?  Are you sure you can afford to follow Jesus?  Can you afford not to follow?

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