Background
Where was the location Jesus took His disciples?
Caesarea Philippi
Who was Peter's father?
Simon Bar-Jonah,
Who is the author of the book of Matthew
Anonymous
Name at least 2 people whom the disciples thought the Son of Man was
Elijah
John the Baptist
Jeremiah
What scripture of passage did we read from today?
Matthew 16:13-20
What was the location Jesus took his disciples known for being
Where did Jonah flee to instead of going to Nineveh
Tarshish
Why did Jesus bless Peter for revealing His true identity
Open ended response
What was the previous name of the pagan city Jesus took his disciples to?
Paneas
Why did Jesus tell his disciples to not tell anyone He was the messiah?
The concept of the coming of the messiah was taboo for a lot of people. He wanted to reveal His mission assignment and true identity at the right time. The world was not yet ready.
What things from the book of Jonah should give us a clue about the true character of the prophet who is Jonah
False prophecies that do not align with God's will.
Actions to flee from Nineveh.
Angry prayer
Last effort for the destruction of Nineveh.
Why did King Philip change the name of the place where Jesus took his disciples?
to honor himself and Cesar
Both the Son of Man & Son of the Living God, meaning both divine and human
What does this mean? whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven
refers to the God-given authority Jesus gave His disciples to make decisions in teaching, discipline, and ministry that faithfully reflect heaven's will.