Ch.13 -Peter's Confession and Jesus' Transfiguration Flashcards
Where was Jesus at the event of Peter’s Confession?
The region of Caesarea Philippi
What was Jesus’ question that initiated the event?
“Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” (Matt. 16:13 NKJV)
What was the apostles response to Jesus’ initial question?
The apostles said that the people thought Jesus was John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or another prophet.
What was Jesus’ second question during the event of Peter’s Confession?
“But who do you say that I am?” (Matt. 16:15 NKJV)
Who answered and what did he answer?
Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (NKJV)
What two ideas did Peter’s Confession express?
- Jesus was the Christ (Χριστός) or Messiah (מָשִׁיחַ) and was meant to save God’ people.
- The phrase “Son of the living God” implies that Jesus had a divine nature.
What did Jesus comment about Peter’s Confession?
Jesus said that that information was revealed to Peter by God.
After the event of Peter’s Confession, what did Jesus’ begin doing with the disciples?
Jesus’ began telling them of his predicted suffering and death in Jerusalem.
How did Peter react to Jesus’ prediction of his death?
Peter “rebuked” Jesus saying, “Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!” (Matt. 16:22 NKJV)
How did Jesus respond to Peter’s rebuke to Jesus’ predictions of his death?
Jesus said, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.” (Matt. 16:23 NKJV)
What did Jesus say were the requirements for following him?
Those who follow Jesus must “deny [themselves], and take up [their] cross.” (Matt 16:24 NKJV)
What does Jesus promise the apostles at the end of the “Take up the Cross” speech?
Jesus promised that some of his apostles would see “the Son of Man coming in his kingdom,” before their deaths. (Matt. 16:28)
How long after the event of Peter’s Confession did the event of Jesus’ Transfiguration take place?
Jesus’ Transfiguration took place 6 days after Peter’s Confession.
Who did Jesus take to observe his transfiguration?
The apostles Peter, James son of Zebedee, and John
