Mark 8:27-33

I. “Who do men say that I am?” (8:27-28)

A. First century confusion: John, Elijah, one of the prophets
B. Twenty-first century confusion: a good man, a prophet, but not the Messiah

II. “But who do you say that I am?” (8:29-30)

A. Peter’s answer: “You are the Christ!”
B. They were warned to tell no one at the time, but were later commanded to tell everyone (Mark 16:15; Acts 2:36; 4:8-12)

III. The suffering of the Son of Man (8:31-33)

A. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection
B. Peter rebuked the Lord – do we ever disagree with Jesus about His identity? His nature? His love for us?
C. Jesus rebuked Peter: “For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men” (Isaiah 55:8-9; Philippians 2:5; Ephesians 4:31-32)