Peter and the disciples, with partial sight, correctly confess that Jesus is the Christ. But they are partially blind, as they do not understand his mission. A Messiah who suffers and dies is a contradiction to Peter. Surprisingly, to follow Jesus is countercultural as we must be crucified too.

Peter and the disciples, with partial sight, correctly confess that Jesus is the Christ. But they are partially blind, as they do not understand his mission. A Messiah who suffers and dies is a contradiction to Peter. Surprisingly, to follow Jesus is countercultural as we must be crucified too.

Peter relates to Mark how it is that his eyes were opened to see Jesus' identity. This portion of Mark brings us to the middle and the highpoint of understanding for the disciples.

Peter relates to Mark how it is that his eyes were opened to see Jesus' identity. This portion of Mark brings us to the middle and the highpoint of understanding for the disciples.

This account is one of only three that does not appear in any of the other gospels. Why is it special-- What does it mean for us-- We will explore these questions and see its import for our lives.

This account is one of only three that does not appear in any of the other gospels. Why is it special? What does it mean for us? We will explore these questions and see its import for our lives.

Jesus heads into Gentile country and enters a house secretly. There is a woman who wants him to free her daughter from the power of Satan. From their conversation, we learn what it is about her faith that impresses Jesus.

Jesus heads into Gentile country and enters a house secretly. There is a woman who wants him to free her daughter from the power of Satan. From their conversation, we learn what it is about her faith that impresses Jesus.