Posts with the tag “peter”

While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” Matthew 17:5 In Matth...  Read More

“Don’t be afraid” is a command repeated more than 100 times in the Bible. Why do you think the Bible repeats this command so often? It’s because we are a fearful people. What is at the heart of fear ...  Read More

We are in the middle of Mark, which makes Jesus’ question the disciples’ midterm exam. Peter answers, “You are the Messiah.” In other words, you are more than a prophet, Jesus. You are the one who’s c...  Read More