Matthew 16:1-12
Jews had been waiting for the Messiah as a political redeemer against Romans. Because they thought they were the only righteous and chosen people of God. As a result, they believed they didn't need the cross. Jesus calls this widespread idea as the yeast of the Pharisees and Seducees. Because Jesus came here to save us. Nobody comes to God and has salvation without cross.
Matthew 16:13-20
The religious leaders didn't encounter Jesus as Messiah because they had their own ideal one. However, Peter met and called Jesus as Messiah while the world refused and ridiculed him. Peter went against the stream of the time.
Although we see the same things, the result can be different totally. If I fill me with worldy desire, we will miss the best experience in life. But, if we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we can face truth.
Matthew 16:21-28
Although Peter confessed his faith and then got the greatest applause from Jesus, he failed to please Jesus. It is the only way to glorify God that we deny ourselves and carry our own cross.
God doesn't accept our effort unless we follow his way. Doing God's work is all a matter of obedience to his will. The cross manifests how Jesus achieved God's will and made himself nothing before God. Before we begin something, we must take much time to consider if God supports the action.
Jews had been waiting for the Messiah as a political redeemer against Romans. Because they thought they were the only righteous and chosen people of God. As a result, they believed they didn't need the cross. Jesus calls this widespread idea as the yeast of the Pharisees and Seducees. Because Jesus came here to save us. Nobody comes to God and has salvation without cross.
Matthew 16:13-20
The religious leaders didn't encounter Jesus as Messiah because they had their own ideal one. However, Peter met and called Jesus as Messiah while the world refused and ridiculed him. Peter went against the stream of the time.
Although we see the same things, the result can be different totally. If I fill me with worldy desire, we will miss the best experience in life. But, if we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we can face truth.
Matthew 16:21-28
Although Peter confessed his faith and then got the greatest applause from Jesus, he failed to please Jesus. It is the only way to glorify God that we deny ourselves and carry our own cross.
God doesn't accept our effort unless we follow his way. Doing God's work is all a matter of obedience to his will. The cross manifests how Jesus achieved God's will and made himself nothing before God. Before we begin something, we must take much time to consider if God supports the action.
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