Matthew 16:13-17
Three points that help us clearly uncover Christ’s true identity so that we can come to the right conclusion about who He is.
1. The Probing Question and The Wrong Answers – Vs. 13-14
. Herod: John The Baptist – Matthew 14:1
. Others: Elijah – Malachi 4:5-6
. . Jeremiah – Jeremiah 26:7-8
. . Prophets – Deuteronomy 18:15
. False Jesus: 1 John 2:22-23, Colossians 2:8
2. The Pointed Inquiry and the Correct Confession – Vs. 15-16
. You – Emphatic Matthew 14:33
. Say, but not believe – Matthew 7:21-23.
. Son of the Living God – Deuteronomy 5:26, Psalm 42:2
3. The Promised Blessings and Divine Revelation – Vs. 14
. Acts 16:14, Matthew 11:25-27, 2 Corinthians 4:6