Introduction
We learn more about Jesus and his mission.
Questions
1. What did Jesus speak to the people about in the desert region of Bethsaida?
v 11 He welcomed them, spoke to them of God’s Kingdom, ...
2. Who did Peter say that Jesus was?
v 20 ... Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
3. At the end of the chapter, what three reasons did prospective disciples have for not following Jesus?
v 58 ... the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."
v 59 ... allow me first to go and bury my father."
and v 61 ... but first allow me to say good-bye to those who are at my house."
Summary Points
- v 1 to 9 The 12 disciples go out preaching and healing. Herod wants to see Jesus
- v 10 to 17 Jesus miraculously feeds thousands of hungry people
- v 18 to 20 Peter acknowledges that Jesus is “the Christ”
- v 21 and 22 For the first time, Jesus tells his disciples that he must suffer and die and be resurrected on the third day
- v 23 to 27 Following Jesus involves taking up your cross
- v 28 to 36 Moses and Elijah talk with Jesus about what he will accomplish at Jerusalem. The disciples are told to listen to Jesus as he is God’s son
- v 37 to 42 Jesus heals a mentally ill boy
- v 43 to 45 Jesus again predicts his arrest
- v 46 to 48 The disciples argue about who is the greatest
- v 49 to 56 Jesus says that anyone not against us is for us. A Samaritain village rejects Jesus
- v 57 to 62 Warnings about what is involved in following Jesus