DO YOU KNOW HIM
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MATTHEW 16:13-17
MATTHEW 16:13-17
13. When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
13. When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
14. And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
14. And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
15. He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
15. He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
16. And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
16. And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
17. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
17. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Christ was in the area of Caesarea Philippi
Christ was in the area of Caesarea Philippi
Jesus had withdrawn to be alone and to pray before this event and its profound revelation [see Lu. 9:18].)
Jesus had withdrawn to be alone and to pray before this event and its profound revelation [see Lu. 9:18].)
Peter gives a confession but his confession is not the confession of the world.
Peter gives a confession but his confession is not the confession of the world.
Jesus had asked a critical question: “Whom do men say that I the Son of Man am?”
Jesus had asked a critical question: “Whom do men say that I the Son of Man am?”
There were false confessions regarding Christ. The popular opinions show that Christ was highly esteemed and greatly respected. He was considered one of the greatest of men. It should be noted that these opinions were not only untrue, but they were dangerous in that they contained only half truths. The result was tragic: people were deceived and misled by them.
There were false confessions regarding Christ. The popular opinions show that Christ was highly esteemed and greatly respected. He was considered one of the greatest of men. It should be noted that these opinions were not only untrue, but they were dangerous in that they contained only half truths. The result was tragic: people were deceived and misled by them.
1) Some people said Jesus was John the Baptist, These people were professing Jesus to be a great spirit of righteousness, a spirit that was willing to be martyred for its faith. Herod and others thought this (Mt. 14:1–2). Upon hearing of Jesus’ marvelous works, Herod felt that either John had been revived or else his spirit indwelt the man about whom he was hearing.
1) Some people said Jesus was John the Baptist, These people were professing Jesus to be a great spirit of righteousness, a spirit that was willing to be martyred for its faith. Herod and others thought this (Mt. 14:1–2). Upon hearing of Jesus’ marvelous works, Herod felt that either John had been revived or else his spirit indwelt the man about whom he was hearing.
The common people saw some similarity between John and Jesus: both were doing a unique and great work for God; both were divinely chosen and gifted by God; and both proclaimed the Kingdom of God and prepared men for it. Therefore, when some people looked at Jesus and His ministry, they did not consider Him to be the Messiah, but rather the promised forerunner of the Messiah from (Mal. 4:5). (ELIJAH)
The common people saw some similarity between John and Jesus: both were doing a unique and great work for God; both were divinely chosen and gifted by God; and both proclaimed the Kingdom of God and prepared men for it. Therefore, when some people looked at Jesus and His ministry, they did not consider Him to be the Messiah, but rather the promised forerunner of the Messiah from (Mal. 4:5). (ELIJAH)
2) Some people said Jesus was Elijah. Elijah was considered to be the greatest prophet and teacher of all time and was also predicted to be the forerunner of the coming Messiah (Mal. 4:5). William Barclay points out that even today the Jews expect Elijah to return before the Messiah. In the celebration of the Passover, they always leave a chair vacant for him to occupy. Elijah had also been used by God to miraculously feed a widow woman and her son (1 K. 17:14). The people connected Elijah’s miracle and Jesus’ feeding of the multitude.
2) Some people said Jesus was Elijah. Elijah was considered to be the greatest prophet and teacher of all time and was also predicted to be the forerunner of the coming Messiah (Mal. 4:5). William Barclay points out that even today the Jews expect Elijah to return before the Messiah. In the celebration of the Passover, they always leave a chair vacant for him to occupy. Elijah had also been used by God to miraculously feed a widow woman and her son (1 K. 17:14). The people connected Elijah’s miracle and Jesus’ feeding of the multitude.
3) Some people said Jesus was Jeremiah. They were professing Jesus to be a prophet who was revealing some very important things about God and religion to men. It had always been thought that Jeremiah was going to return to earth right before the Messiah and bring with him the tabernacle, ark, and altar of incense. He was said to have taken these and hid them in Mount Nebo right before he died (2 Maccabees 2:1–12; 2 Esdras 2:18).
3) Some people said Jesus was Jeremiah. They were professing Jesus to be a prophet who was revealing some very important things about God and religion to men. It had always been thought that Jeremiah was going to return to earth right before the Messiah and bring with him the tabernacle, ark, and altar of incense. He was said to have taken these and hid them in Mount Nebo right before he died (2 Maccabees 2:1–12; 2 Esdras 2:18).
4) Some people said Jesus was one of the prophets. They were professing Jesus to be a great prophet who had been sent for their day and time. He was thought to be one of the great prophets brought back to life or one in whom the spirit of a great prophet dwelt (see De. 18:15, 18).
4) Some people said Jesus was one of the prophets. They were professing Jesus to be a great prophet who had been sent for their day and time. He was thought to be one of the great prophets brought back to life or one in whom the spirit of a great prophet dwelt (see De. 18:15, 18).
Jesus asked a second critical question, and He asked this question much more emphatically in the Greek: “But you, who do you say that I am?”
Jesus asked a second critical question, and He asked this question much more emphatically in the Greek: “But you, who do you say that I am?”
b. The true confession declares one’s personal trust in Christ. Note Peter’s words, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God”—a simple and yet momentous confession arising from a personal conviction. It is the confession that saves the soul and the confession that lays the foundation for the church. The very life and survival of a man’s soul and of the church as a whole rests upon this simple, yet profound conviction.
b. The true confession declares one’s personal trust in Christ. Note Peter’s words, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God”—a simple and yet momentous confession arising from a personal conviction. It is the confession that saves the soul and the confession that lays the foundation for the church. The very life and survival of a man’s soul and of the church as a whole rests upon this simple, yet profound conviction.
⇒ The Christ: the Messiah, the anointed One of God (see DEEPER STUDY # 2—Mt. 1:18).
⇒ The Christ: the Messiah, the anointed One of God (see DEEPER STUDY # 2—Mt. 1:18).
⇒ The Son of God: of the same being, the same substance; One with the Father (see note—Ph. 2:6).
⇒ The Son of God: of the same being, the same substance; One with the Father (see note—Ph. 2:6).
⇒ The Son of the Living God: the source and being of life; possessing the source, energy, and power of life within Himself (Jn. 5:26; 17:2–3; 1 Th. 1:9).
⇒ The Son of the Living God: the source and being of life; possessing the source, energy, and power of life within Himself (Jn. 5:26; 17:2–3; 1 Th. 1:9).
