In this chapter we see the religious leaders demand a sign, Jesus warn His disciples about the religious leaders doctrines, Peter’s divine revelation of who Jesus really is, and Jesus’ prophecies about His death and resurrection. This chapter is chalk full of insights.
The Pharisees & Sadducees Demanding a Sign & Their Hypocrisy
Traditions of men will cause you to forget the teaching you first received. Its a reminder to remember who is with you and what He’s capable of doing. Remember also that you become a living testimony, living for the Lord, not seeking a sign that will allow you time to do what you want to do up until the time the sign if fulfilled.
Peter’s Revelation from the Father
Don’t go off of what other people are saying about. Allow the Father to reveal truths to you like He did with Simon Peter.
Jesus Tells of His Destiny and Resurrection
You have to be very careful about what your motives and intentions are. If you’ve lived your life here on earth under the guise of Christianity but your heart was not really for Jesus, then you will loose your reward in Heaven. Jesus was destined to die for us so it should be our reasonable service to honor Him with our whole lives.
Summary
- Don’t wait for a sign wait for the Saviour (1-4)
- Keep your eyes on Christ, not on life (26)
- You need to be a living testimony (9-12)
- Who do men say I am not what they portray I am (13-14)
- Don’t allow traditions of men to lead you astray from the way (11-12)
- Don’t let your flesh get you caught in that mess (23)
- Deny your life for the sake of Christ’s (25)
- What’s the motive behind your works (27)
- Pick up your cross and follow the Boss (24)
- Divine revelation only comes from the God of creation (16-17)
- The Church will prevail against the gates of hell (18)
- You can never see the truth while mixed in a lie (6-8)