Matthew 16.13-20

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Limerick

There once was a man from Galilee
Who asked of his disciples three
“Who do men say that I am?”
They replied “John the Baptist or a prophet, you can!”
He said, “Nay, I’m the Son of Man, you see!”

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Potential actions to take in response

One practical way to respond to the teaching in Matthew 16.13-20 is by understanding and recognizing Jesus as the Son of God. This passage presents the moment when Jesus reveals his identity to his disciples. By accepting Jesus as the Messiah, we can then live our lives according to his teachings and be an example for others. We can incorporate principles from this passage into our daily lives, such as having a strong faith in God, trusting in His will even when it may not make sense, and taking up our own cross and following Him. In doing so, we can build a deeper relationship with Jesus and serve as a witness to others of the importance of believing in Jesus as the Son of God.

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Related passages

Themes: Jesus is the Messiah, faith in Him brings salvation, and His Church will endure.
John 3:16 – God’s love for us shown through Jesus’ sacrifice brings eternal life.
Acts 2:42 – The Church is founded on faith in Jesus and the apostles’ teaching.
1 Peter 1:3-5 – Through faith in Jesus we are born again to a living hope, an inheritance that can never perish.

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