Mark 8:27-33 // The Misunderstood Messiah (Preached on October 19, 2025)

This passage is the turning point of Mark's Gospel. Peter declares Jesus to be the Messiah, and immediately turns around and rebukes Him. As Jesus begins His journey toward Jerusalem, He also begins to make clear the implications of discipleship. Man's interests are not only not God's interests, they are actually opposed to God, which sources them in the Adversary.