2. “ But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised.” 1 Corinthians 2:14.

3. Caesarea Philippi 80 Miles

4. Canaanite Greek Roman

5. The Mystery of Christ: (Ephesians 3:4; Colossians 4:3). The Mystery of the Church: (Ephesians 5:32). The Mystery of the Cross: (1 Corinthians 2:7). The Mystery of godliness: (1 Timothy 3:9, 16)

6. “... no one knows the Son except the Father ; nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.” Matthew 11:27.

7. “ I will make you jealous by that which is not a nation, by a nation without understanding will I anger you.” Romans 10:19; [Deuteronomy 32:21].

8. That Peter [ Πέτρος; Petros ; that pebble] This Rock [ Πέτρα; Petra; mountain], and the gates of Hades will not overpower it [Him]”

9. Rock/ pebble. This Rock/ that pebble. hades will not prevail against Him. Scripture: Romans 9; 1 Corinthians 3; Ephesians 2; 1 Peter 2.

10. “ For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing...” ============= “ We speak God’s wisdom in a mystery... none of the rulers of this age has understood, for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the LORD of Glory.” 1 Corinthians 1:18; 2:7-8.

11. “But they did not understand this statement, and it was concealed from them so that they would not perceive it ; and they were afraid to ask Him about this statement.” Luke 9:45.

12. “ Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” Matthew 16:28.

13. The Mystery of Christ: (Ephesians 3:4; Colossians 4:3). The Mystery of the Church: (Ephesians 5:32). The Mystery of the Cross: (1 Corinthians 2:7). The Mystery of godliness: (1 Timothy 3:9, 16)