Declared by Peter

This weeks lesson takes place in the 16th chapter of the book of Matthew. If you have an opportunity please read the text. ( Matthew 16:13-27). Before we begin to discuss this portion, I hope you all will take a look at the encounter Christ has with the Pharisees and the Saducees in the opening verses of the same chapter. We will not be discussing this in class but it has some profound implications on the way people percieve their God even in todays climate. Look at what is happening. The Pharasees and Saducees are asking Jesus for a sign. Read Jesus' response to them. No doubt Christ could have satisfy their need for a sign, but why do you think Christ chose not to? I would love to see some of your responses.