Application Questions:
1. Why does Jesus call Peter a rock (vs. 18)? Why does Jesus call Peter, satan (vs. 23)? What do these events teach you about honor and humility in the Christian life?
2. What are the keys of the Kingdom? Why did Jesus give them to Peter and the Apostles? How are you submitting yourself to spiritual authority?
3. How much of Matthew 16:13-23 is future tense? When do these things occur?
4. Why did Jesus rebuke Peter? How do you set your mind on the things of God? Do you identify suffering as part of God’s will for you as Jesus did?