• PER188 Peter’s second declaration

    The article deals with Peter’s second declaration, in which he recognizes Jesus as the Messiah. It examines the biblical accounts that place this event at Caesarea Philippi, emphasizing the difficulty for a Jewish audience to accept divine sonship. Jesus asks his disciples not to declare his messiahship openly.

    Luke 9.18-21 (King James Version) :
    And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;
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  • PER189 Praise of Peter by the Messiah Jesus

    The article emphasizes the importance of Peter's recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, which took place at Caesarea Philippi, and the expression of this divinely inspired truth, rather than a human revelation, based on the text of Matthew 16:17-20.

    John 15.5 (King James Version) :
    I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
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  • PER190 The Messiah Jesus announces his coming sufferings, Peter’s reaction

    Jesus announces his imminent sufferings at Caesarea Philippi. Peter, rejecting this idea, illustrates the disciples’ lack of understanding of the Messiah’s spiritual mission. Jesus’ announcement refocuses the goal on the Kingdom of God, anticipating the crucifixion.

    Luke 9.22 (King James Version) :
    Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.
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  • PER191 The price of dedication

    The article “PER191 - The price of dedication” describes Jesus’ words about true discipleship at Caesarea Philippi. The biblical passages of Matthew, Mark and Luke stress the importance of personal self-denial for eternal salvation. They urge us to take up the cross daily and to remain faithful to the teaching of Christ, offering a radical view of discipleship in contrast with the religious practices of the time.

    Matthew 16.24-27 (King James Version) :
    Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
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  • PER192 A Rather Strange Saying of the Messiah Jesus

    The article analyzes Jesus’ statement about the coming of the Kingdom of God, interpreted by some as the Transfiguration, the resurrection or the growth of the Church. It concludes that Jesus was referring to the Transfiguration, an event that reveals his divine glory.

    Mark 9.1 (King James Version) :
    And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.
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  • PER193 The transfiguration

    The article explores the transfiguration of Jesus, in which he shines with divine light alongside Moses and Elijah on Mount Hermon. Peter, James and John are witnesses of it. This event reveals the divinity of Jesus.

    Luke 9.28-36 (King James Version) :
    And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.
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  • PER194 The Master’s instructions

    The article explores Jesus' command to his disciples to keep his transfiguration secret, highlighting the importance of faith and of preparing the apostles for their future responsibilities.

    Matthew 17.9 (King James Version) :
    And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.
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  • PER195 The disciples’ question about the prophet Elijah

    After the transfiguration, the disciples ask Jesus about the prophecy concerning Elijah. Jesus reveals that John the Baptist fulfills this prophecy, a connection that the Gospels develop progressively.

    Mark 9.11-13 (King James Version) :
    And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.
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  • PER196 A demon difficult to drive out

    The article explores the disciples’ failed attempt to cast a demon out of a young boy, which required Jesus’ intervention after the Transfiguration. The accounts in Matthew, Mark and Luke point to the weakness of their faith as the reason for their failure.

    Matthew 17.14-18 (King James Version) :
    And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
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  • PER197 The explanation of the disciples’ failure

    The article analyzes the disciples’ failure to exorcise a demon, as emphasized by Jesus. According to Matthew and Mark, spiritual practices such as faith, prayer, and fasting are essential to overcome spiritual obstacles.

    Matthew 17.19-21 (King James Version) :
    Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
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  • PER205 Jesus the Messiah Continues His Journey in Galilee

    Pericope 205 recounts the extended stay of Jesus the Messiah in Galilee, in the region of Capernaum, for about six months before his final departure for Jerusalem on October 3, AD 32. Only John mentions these journeys and reveals the intention of the religious authorities to put Jesus to death, while his disciples still struggle to understand what awaits him. This passage marks the transition to the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem.

    John 7.1 (King James Version) :
    After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.
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