Matthew 16:13-20

In Matthew’s version of Peter’s declaration that Jesus is Messiah — Matthew 16:21-28, this Sunday’s reading — Jesus makes a remarkable declaration that does not appear in Mark or Luke’s version. Compare Matthew 16:21-28 to Mark 8:27-33 and Luke 9:18-22. Do you see what is distinctive?

The sermon this Sunday will focus on the question, Where does faith come from? Based on your reading of Matthew 16:21-28, how would you respond?

Can we take credit for our faith? What does it mean, based on Matthew 16:21-28, that some people do not claim any faith in Jesus Christ as Messiah?