Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Peter's Earthbound Perspective


Peter's vision was limited to this world

Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!" Matthew 16:22

Jesus corrected Peter

But He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men." Matthew 16:23

Owning the whole world can’t prepare you for eternity

For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26

Jesus shares the big picture with His disciples

"For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and WILL THEN REPAY EVERY MAN ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS. Matthew 16:27


Jesus gives a preview

Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom." Matthew 16:28

What was Jesus teaching?

  • Transfiguration

  • Resurrection

  • Pentecost

  • Spread of church

Faith in the return of Christ will . . .


1. Cause me to live a prepared life
You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. Matthew 24:44


2. Cause me to be encouraged

16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

3. Cause me to long for Christ
He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming quickly." Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20



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