Matthew 16:21 (MEV): From that time on, Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised on the third day. This is the beginning of a marked change in Jesus’ ministry. His ministerial focus …
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Paneas and the Church
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I tell you that …
Paneas and the Netherworld
When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” Matthew 16:13 — Modern English Version (Thinline Edition.; Lake Mary, FL: Passio, 2014) With the previous two posts (Read this first, then this,) there is enough background to look at the …
Paneas Before the Advent of Jesus
When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" Matthew 16:13 — Modern English Version (Thinline Edition.; Lake Mary, FL: Passio, 2014) Now that we have an overview of Paneas replete with a summary of the plans of the enemy, …
Paneas and The Gates of Hell
When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” Matthew 16:13 — Modern English Version (Thinline Edition.; Lake Mary, FL: Passio, 2014) Most of us are laser-focused on the question asked. That’s for a good reason. But there is a …
The Rapture (Part 1) – Ecclesiology
To deviate from the normal posts, I want to offer some clarity on an important doctrine. To do that requires some foundational understanding. But I would not have you ignorant, brothers, concerning those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and …
What Sign do You Show Us?
Then the Jews said to Him, “What sign do You show us, seeing that You do these things?”Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”John 2:18–19 — Modern English Version (Thinline Edition.; Lake Mary, FL: Passio, 2014) We arrive upon this seen after Jesus has just cleared the …
Jesus is our Example in Submitting to Suffering
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God a person endures grief, suffering unjustly.1 Peter 2:18–19 — Modern English Version (Thinline Edition.; Lake Mary, FL: Passio, 2014) It is an ugly and …
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Deny Yourself
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.Matthew 16:24 — Modern English Version (Thinline Edition.; Lake Mary, FL: Passio, 2014) I love how Jesus speaks plainly to His followers. Consider this in light of what was given in yesterday's …
Master's Crumbs 