Lesson 4119

 (Lesson 4119)(05-03-23) Matthew 16:21-23

    “From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.”

    In today’s quote, Jesus informed His apostles that soon He would be put to death at the hands of the Jews to begin His divine sacrifice for the sins of the world.

    Today’s quote also relates the scene in which Jesus referred to Peter as Satan. Remember, Jesus chose Peter to found His church, and now He refers to Peter as Satan.

    Peter wanted to be a devout follower of Jesus, but he just could not maintain the necessary faith. The weakness of Peter’s faith will be again displayed when he denies knowing Jesus three times. That will be exposed in future lessons.~