30 Minutes In The New Testament Luke 9:18-48 (Episode 145)
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Jan 15, 2020 Discussion of Jesus predicting his suffering and the disciples' confusion. Exploring the call to take up the cross and daily discipleship. The Transfiguration with Moses and Elijah and Peter's urge to stay on the mountain. A dramatic return to a crowd, a demon-possessed boy, and the disciples' failure without Jesus. A teaching that humility and welcoming the least is true greatness.
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Peter's Confession Reveals Messianic Expectations
- Peter's confession identifies Jesus as the promised Messiah, not merely a miracle worker.
- Peter says Jesus is the Christ of God, expecting a conquering king, which frames why Jesus' prediction of suffering confuses them.
The Suffering Messiah Upsets Disciples' Expectations
- Jesus explicitly predicts his rejection, death, and resurrection immediately after Peter's confession.
- The disciples can't process a suffering Messiah because they expect political victory, so Jesus contrasts that with taking up a cross daily.
Take Up Your Cross Daily Live Your Baptism
- Take up your cross daily means die to self continually, not a one-time event.
- Erick and Daniel link this daily death to baptism and Romans 6 as ongoing union with Christ's death and new life.