I. EXPOSITION OF OUR TEXT
Previously
Jesus feeds multitude, Lk 9:12-17 (Mt 14:14-21; Mk 6:34-44; Jn 6:15-13)
a. Spring 31 A.D., near Passover, Jn 6:4
b. Jesus walks on water, Mt 14:24-33; Mk 6:48-52; Jn 6:7-21
c. Jesus rebukes free lunch crowd, Jn 6:22-71
d. Jesus confronted by religious rascals, Mt 15:1-20; Mk 7:1-23
e. Jesus heals Syro-Phoenician's daughter, Mt 15:21-28; Mk 7:24-30
f. Jesus feeds 4,000 men, Mt 15:32-38; Mk 8:1-9
g. Jesus heals more & rascals desire sign, Mt 16:1-12; Mk 8:11-21
h. Jesus heals blind man in Bethsaida, Mk 8:22-26
Presently
Jesus feeds disciples truth, Lk 9:18-22 (Mt 16:13-28; Mk 8:27-9:1)
a. Caesarea Philippi, Mt 16:13; Mk 8:27
II. EXALTATION OF OUR CHRIST
Christ, the Intercessor, v18
Heb 7:25; 1 Tim 2:5
Christ, the Teacher, vv18, 20
Psa 32:8; 34:11
Christ, the Fulfillment of Scripture, v19
Psa 40:7-8; John 5:39
Christ, the Authority of Heaven
Psa 8:6 (Heb 2:8)
III. EXHORTATION FOR OUR APPLICATION
- Be Informed, v18
worldling understanding should be on our radar - Be Discerning, v19
wordlings will vary in opinion, yet, all are wrong & lost - Be Challenged, v20
who Christ is is the most important question confronting man - Be Steadfast, v22
who Christ is cannot be divorced from what He's done on the cross
