In this chapter Jesus teaches us about life in the community of believers. Some of the things he focuses on are greatness, temptation, sin, correction and forgiveness.
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In this chapter Jesus teaches us about life in the community of believers. Some of the things he focuses on are greatness, temptation, sin, correction and forgiveness.
This chapter is something of a hinge point in Matthew’s Gospel. Jesus confronts the disciples regarding his identity as the Christ. He also teaches them about the costs of discipleship.
Matthew 16.pdf (Omar Yamout)
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Matthew has been hinting at the fact that Jesus is the “prophet like Moses” that was foretold in Deuteronomy 18. In this chapter the Lord begins to do Moses-like works not only for Israel, but also for the Gentiles.
Jesus gives us an extensive teaching using seven parable that all deal with the kingdom of heaven..