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MARK: Jesus #Unfiltered - Day 71 MARK: Jesus #Unfiltered
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Directly after Peter proclaims that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus begins to teach his disciples what it means for him and what he will do. Jesus now teaches directly (plainly in the text) about his impending suffering, rejection and execution...and, his resurrection three days later.
Not surprisingly, Peter wants none of this to happen. Remember, he has only just realised who Jesus is. Peter wants him to be around with him and the disciples for longer. Jesus rebukes Peter because of this “human concern”, clearly implying that his suffering and death are part of God’s plan – God’s plan of salvation. Jesus tells them in advance what will happen so that they will know that his death was not a human victory or Satan’s victory, but God’s plan to deal decisively with sin and death.
It is completely understandable that Peter did not want Jesus to leave them and certainly did not want him to suffer and die. Peter and the disciples had heard Jesus’ teachings, witnessed many miracles and come to know the true identity of Jesus. In sporting terms, it would be like losing the team’s star player for the season – it would be devastating to the team’s prospects. Similarly, the disciples felt devastated that Jesus would leave them.
It is God’s will that Jesus saves humanity through his death and resurrection. The will of the Lord will not be accepted by everyone, even many who saw and heard Jesus firsthand walked away from him. We must open our eyes and ask the Lord to open our hearts to know his truth, his will, and his way. DR
Questions
Why did Jesus start to teach the disciples about his impending death and resurrection straight after Peter declared him the Messiah?
What is the difference between the concerns of God and human concerns?
How do we discern God’s will for our lives?
Prayer
Teach us, O God, to know your truth. Open our hearts to follow your will. Don't let Satan blind us to your way, your truth, and your light. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Directly after Peter proclaims that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus begins to teach his disciples what it means for him and what he will do. Jesus now teaches directly (plainly in the text) about his impending suffering, rejection and execution...and, his resurrection three days later.
Not surprisingly, Peter wants none of this to happen. Remember, he has only just realised who Jesus is. Peter wants him to be around with him and the disciples for longer. Jesus rebukes Peter because of this “human concern”, clearly implying that his suffering and death are part of God’s plan – God’s plan of salvation. Jesus tells them in advance what will happen so that they will know that his death was not a human victory or Satan’s victory, but God’s plan to deal decisively with sin and death.
It is completely understandable that Peter did not want Jesus to leave them and certainly did not want him to suffer and die. Peter and the disciples had heard Jesus’ teachings, witnessed many miracles and come to know the true identity of Jesus. In sporting terms, it would be like losing the team’s star player for the season – it would be devastating to the team’s prospects. Similarly, the disciples felt devastated that Jesus would leave them.
It is God’s will that Jesus saves humanity through his death and resurrection. The will of the Lord will not be accepted by everyone, even many who saw and heard Jesus firsthand walked away from him. We must open our eyes and ask the Lord to open our hearts to know his truth, his will, and his way. DR
Questions
Why did Jesus start to teach the disciples about his impending death and resurrection straight after Peter declared him the Messiah?
What is the difference between the concerns of God and human concerns?
How do we discern God’s will for our lives?
Prayer
Teach us, O God, to know your truth. Open our hearts to follow your will. Don't let Satan blind us to your way, your truth, and your light. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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