Daniel Paladin — The Gospel According to Matthew: Jesus, the Anointed Son of David and True King — Matthew 16:21– 17:27 — The sermon reads Matthew 16:21‑17:27, highlighting Jesus’ call to deny oneself, take up the cross, and follow Him, and then moves to the Transfiguration as a revelation of His divine identity. It stresses that true discipleship involves embracing suffering, trusting the resurrection, and living for the kingdom of God.