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Introduction:
Key Advisers: In our lives there are times when we are facing a situation or making a decision that we know is going to happen and we share it with someone close to us.
The decisions may be small or large but no matter what they are they will have an impact on those around us.
One of the shows I enjoy watching in House Hunter’s International.
The show is about someone whether single or with a family that is moving to another country.
Many times the show begins with a scene showing the person or family meeting with others in their community or family telling them where they are moving.
At times there is sadness because part of the family is moving away, other times there wonderment because the decision to move, and other times there is advise.
The scenario of the show is always the same - though probably staged to some degree - the person or couple looks at three properties and at the end of show make a decision which one they want to move into.
Most of the time there is a reality check in the midst of the decision and often times there is a compromise.
In all the scenarios there is plenty of advise that is given about the certain circumstances of the property.
Ultimately in the end it is there decision which one they will choose and why.
What I find interesting is how the friend or family member reacts to the decision they make even when it is not what they would have advised.
To be converted to faith in Jesus Christ is to return to the worship of the true God, and to dethrone all rivals to his authority.
--Graham Kendrick
Many Christians have what we might call a "cultural holiness".
They adapt to the character and behavior pattern of Christians around them.
As the Christian culture around them is more or less holy, so these Christians are more or less holy.
But God has not called us to be like those around us.
He has called us to be like himself.
Holiness is nothing less than conformity to the character of God.
--Jerry Bridges
Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ.
--Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Many Christians have what we might call a "cultural holiness".
They adapt to the character and behavior pattern of Christians around them.
As the Christian culture around them is more or less holy, so these Christians are more or less holy.
But God has not called us to be like those around us.
He has called us to be like himself.
Holiness is nothing less than conformity to the character of God.
--Jerry Bridges
Today, even amongst Christians, there can be found much of that spirit that wants to give as little as possible to the Lord, and yet to get as much as possible from Him.
The prevailing thought today is of being used, as though that were the one thing that mattered.
That my little rubber band should be stretched to the very limit seems all important.
But this is not the Lord's mind.
The Lord wants us to be used, yes; but what He is after is that we pour all we have, ourselves, to Him, and if that be all, that is enough.
--Watchman Nee
Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self... –C.S. Lewis
The Greek states that Jesus said “It was necessary” that the Son of Man must suffer - not just a little but much..It is not an option- it is inevitable that this must happen…The reason was that He was going to be rejected.
There is no way around this happening.
the reason is they were not going to approve or receive or acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah.
Jesus did not hide what was going to happen - He told them plainly.
It wasn’t hidden in a parable or a story.
This was going to be straight forward talk with them.
It was being told to them so that they would not have any misconceptions about the events that were going to take place.
The message includes Peter's pulling Jesus aside, Jesus' rebuke of Peter, the focus on spiritual rather than temporal, our worship, and Jesus' faithfulness to stand for us.
The message includes Peter's pulling Jesus aside, Jesus' rebuke of Peter, the focus on spiritual rather than temporal, our worship, and Jesus' faithfulness to stand for us.
In some ways Peter in today’s text in Mark’s gospel is like that.
He appears to be a chief adviser to Jesus in this situation prescribing what he thinks is the best for Jesus and the what Jesus is doing.
In some ways Peter in today’s text in Mark’s gospel is like that.
But before we can immerse ourselves in the text we first need to look at what has just happened.
So paraphrasing one of my current favorite programs which at the beginning of each show states “Previously on 24” and then gives you a recap… I have to say “Previously in Mark’s Gospel.”
After this bold confession that Jesus was the Christ, the Messiah, the anointed one - of which Peter received divine revelation how could Jesus even begin to tell them what was going to happen.
This was contrary to what was expected.
At least in terms of what humanity thought would happen.
As we look back we see the game plan changed.
I remember playing football in the street with friends and also playing flag intramural when I first attended college.
There we no specific games plans like the professional have or even the Pop Warner football player.
All we did was make up plays we hoped would work…run to the sprinkler, veer right at an angle and I will try to hit you with a long pass.
It was pretty simple plan.
Once you were back in the huddle the person who was the quarterback said the plan however anyone could suggest the paly or modify the play as it went along.
That is what happened here with Peter.
The plan was Jesus you are the Messiah, you need to go to Jerusalem and establish your authority and lead Israel out to the dominance of Roman rule.
And here it is that we find an amazing discovery.
Peter and the disciples who has been Jesus for three years are asked by Jesus – Who do people say that I am.
To which there are many answers – Some you may remember – Some say you are John the Baptist, other say you are Elijah.
Then He asks them the question again “But who do you (plural) say that I am?” To which Peter answers for all the disciples “You are the Christ.”
Christ means the anointed one, the messiah.
And this is where our Gospel text picks up.
No More Hidden messages:
Our scripture opens with Jesus beginning to teach His disciples what was going to happen.
It was not a hidden message.
They did not need to seek out or ponder the question or parable that Jesus spoke – This time Mark tells us “He began to teach them … and tells us how “And he said this plainly…” There was no doubt.
Jesus was not implying something but He was explicitly telling them what is about to happen.
Peter's Rebuke
Peter pulls Jesus aside to talk with him about what he has just said.
Peter upon hearing that he has rightly discerned that Jesus is the Christ is now concerned about this new teaching.
It is a confusing time for Peter.
The promise of the Messiah to his people meant the kingdom would be reestablished.
So what Jesus is saying appears to be contradictory to what Peter and the others had in envisioned.
Peter becomes the spokesman.
He approaches Jesus and let's him know that it does not have to be this way.
In Matthew's gospel narrative Peter tells Jesus that "Far be it from you, Lord!
This shall never happen to you."
Peter's reason
The word rebuke in the Greek means to express a strong disapproval about an action that is about to occur.
In other words Peter is expressing in concern and strongly advising Jesus not to let course of action take place.
What Peter sees is that if Jesus is handed over to the elders, the priests, and the scribes, then the hope the Messiah was to bring to all of Israel is now dashed.
It would mean an end - as he knew it - to the restoration of the Israel's kingdom.
Jesus the Messiah for a moment and Israel's hope gone in a flash.
It just did not make sense to Peter
Wilderness
What Peter saw was Jesus giving up what God had promised.
What Jesus knew was God's plan.
What Peter saw was establishment of Israel being restored to kingdom power, What Jesus knew was God redemptive plan and restoration of the relationship of God's people with Him.
The motive for Peter's was not new to Jesus.
In fact he perfectly understood where it came from.
Peter wants Jesus to change his course of action - He wants his to maintain his authorities power.
Peter's logic and reason would be a great temptation for anyone - Power and authority - Peter and the disciples had witnessed the healing and the casting out of demons.
They witnessed healing that was attributed to sin.
Healing that only could only be healed by the forgiveness of sin.
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