Here are those same enemies of the Lord Jesus, called Pharisees and Sadducees, trying to find fault with Him again. They often asked Him questions, which might look like they were just trying to learn something from Him, but the Bible tells us that their questions came from hearts that were wicked. The Lord Jesus then warned others that the wicked are the ones who seek a sign from heaven.
How wonderful each time we read of those who loved the Lord Jesus and were ready to listen to His teachings. Peter was one of these. When Jesus asked him who He was, he answered, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Now Jesus never changes. He always has been the Son of God, He still is, and He always will be, and so this truth is like a solid rock. When we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, then we are safe forever, and not even Satan can knock us off this rock-solid foundation.
As we move along on our journey, we find out that Jesus was on a journey too. He begins to share with us that His journey is heading to Jerusalem where He will suffer, die and then rise again alive the third day. Peter didn’t believe what He said; what Peter said was an offense to the Lord. But if He doesn’t die, then we can’t have our sins forgiven. Aren’t we so very thankful that He was willing to die for us?
The Lord asked the disciples what would be the profit if a person should gain the whole world and lose his soul. Are we willing to give up everything for the Lord Jesus?
1. Who watched Jesus preach and do miracles, but still asked for a “sign from heaven”? __________ Matthew 16:___
2. Peter boldly confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the __________ of the living God. Matthew 16:___
3. Jesus predicted ahead of time that He would __________ and be killed by those He came to save. Matthew 16:___
4. Peter’s rebuke was an offense to Jesus because Peter was not thinking God’s thoughts but those of __________. Matthew 16:___
5. If I am willing to lose my life in this world for Jesus’ sake, I will __________ what true living really is. Matthew 16:___