EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 28 MIN
Footprints of the Savior: Part 4
from The Preaching of the Cross
A snowcapped mountain, a shoreline of miracles, and one question that still divides public opinion from personal conviction. We follow Brother James through two unforgettable gospel settings: Mount Hermon near Caesarea Philippi and the Sea of Galilee. Surrounded by pagan temples and rival claims to authority, Jesus asks, “Whom do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” Then He turns the question toward His disciples, and Peter’s confession lands with weight: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” From that rocky backdrop, we climb to the Transfiguration, where Christ’s glory shines in a way that is not reflected but inherent. We unpack why this moment matters: the comfort of the Son as He nears rejection, a preview of the coming King in majesty, and needed strength for Peter, James, and John as suffering and costly ministry approach. With Moses and Elijah present, the focus narrows to the simplest, most searching takeaway: “Jesus only.” Then we walk the harp-shaped Sea of Galilee, naming the towns and scenes that hold the memories of Jesus’ earthly ministry: Capernaum’s healings and warning, Magdala’s deliverance, Gadara’s freed captive, the Sermon on the Mount, and the storm where Christ speaks peace. The thread tying it all together is both comfort and confrontation: Christ comes to bless and save, yet rejection brings real consequence. Listen, share with someone who needs steady faith, and subscribe and leave a review to help more people find the message.Church Website — BibleBaptistDeLand.comMinistry Website — JamesWKnox.org YouTube Channel — YouTube.com/JamesWKnoxSermonsSermon Audio — SermonAudio.com/BibleBaptistDeLandWeb Store — Store.JamesWKnox.org
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A snowcapped mountain, a shoreline of miracles, and one question that still divides public opinion from personal conviction. We follow Brother James through two unforgettable gospel settings: Mount Hermon near Caesarea Philippi and the Sea of Galilee. Surrounded by pagan temples and rival claims to authority, Jesus asks, “Whom do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” Then He turns the question toward His disciples, and Peter’s confession lands with weight: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the ...
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