In Matthew 16, following Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, we have the first mention of the church in the gospels. Two chapters later, the church is mentioned again, but it has nothing to do with Peter’s...

Being in community with other believers can be challenging at times, but that is no excuse for treating others poorly, especially little children or those who are new to the faith. In verse 10, Jesus gives us a universal warning to heed with how we...

Being in community with other believers can be challenging at times, but that is no excuse for treating others poorly, especially little children or those who are new to the faith. In verse 10, Jesus gives us a universal warning to heed with how we...

As Christ and his three disciples reach the base of the mountain after Peter, James and John witness his glory, they are swarmed by a crowd awaiting their arrival. A man emerges from the sea of people, and he pleads with Jesus to heal his son, whose...

In the closing verses of chapter 16, Jesus promises his disciples that he will conquer death through his resurrection by giving them a preview of his eternal glory and the promised Messianic kingdom. Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here...

In the closing verses of chapter 16, Jesus promises his disciples that he will conquer death through his resurrection by giving them a preview of his eternal glory and the promised Messianic kingdom. Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here...

As Christ and his three disciples reach the base of the mountain after Peter, James and John witness his glory, they are swarmed by a crowd awaiting their arrival. A man emerges from the sea of people, and he pleads with Jesus to heal his son, whose...

Following Peter’s bold confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Our Lord takes this opportunity to prepare the disciples for his coming death that will take place in Jerusalem, where he will suffer greatly at the hands of the...

Following Peter’s bold confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Our Lord takes this opportunity to prepare the disciples for his coming death that will take place in Jerusalem, where he will suffer greatly at the hands of the...

Throughout Matthew’s gospel we have seen the disciples struggle to understand who Jesus is. In this passage Jesus puts the question to them in a round-about way, asking them who others say that he is. They cite the variety of possibilities ranging...