Jesus reveals the magnitude of God's heart to us as a good Shepherd who relentlessly pursues His children, because EVERY person deeply matters to Him and NO ONE is beyond His reach.

He then calls His disciples (us!) to relentlessly pursue others with the same passion and same love that He pursued us.

Temptation promises life but delivers death.

So, we pray, “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.”

In the Kingdom of God, greatness is not defined by worldly metrics, but by the
humble, desperate dependence of God's children, whom he deeply cares for.

Jesus is the true Son of God who humbly submits and willingly provides for us what we could never provide for ourselves so that we might live in the freedom and joy of being children of God.

Where your faith is pointed is a determining factor of the efficacy of your faith.

Jesus reveals His divine glory to His inner core-this is to strengthen their faith as their journey towards Jerusalem is about to get tough! May we see Jesus for who He really is (16:16) and trust what he says and does, knowing His heart even when the fog covers His hands - #GoodPlans For His Glory and our Good!

Jesus begins to tell the disciples about his death & resurrection & Peter doesn't take it well. Jesus uses this as an opportunity to turn their eyes from the things of man to the things of God, with a direct call to discipleship that requires a fundamental shift in affections.

The Most Important Question Ever
Jesus clarifies his identity as the Messiah, assuring His disciples that His mission is unstoppable. He confronts them with the defining question- Who do you say I am? There is nothing Jesus, Matthew, Peter, and even Drew and Jen want more FOR us & for you, than to see and receive Jesus!