Not
to Tell v.27-30
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Caesarea Philippi – home base of Jesus & apostles
influence
of paganism – two active shrines (Greek god Pan & Caesar
Augustus)
Jesus
as the Messiah – this message is true among the Jews & among Gentiles (Roman
influence)
-
Who do people say I am? vs. Who do you say? - your faith should be
a personal one
many
true answers & our own answer might change at times – Lord,
Friend, etc...
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“Jesus warned them not to tell anyone...”
there
are some things that are better to not proclaim (at least during a
certain time)
Romans
14:21-23 “keep between yourself and God”
To
Tell v.31-33
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“He spoke plainly about this...”
Son
of Man must suffer - be rejected by elders, chief priests, &
teachers of the law
he
must be killed & rise after 3 days
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Peter rebuked Jesus!
ANYONE
can find themselves setting their minds on the wrong thing
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You must work to set YOUR mind on the concerns of God!
Need
To Tell v.34-38
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The correct mindset
deny
yourself, take up your cross, follow Jesus (God)
your
cross is not just “your cross to bear” but should be intentional
-
What is the price for your soul? (v.37)
“gain
the whole world”- this is simply not enough and it never will be enough
Jesus
has already paid the price with His own life for ours – what is
your response
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If you are ashamed of Jesus?
The
result is the Son of Man will be ashamed of you!
Ashamed of His
words? - is this an easier trap to fall into?
We
must guard against both!
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