Titles, Meanings, and Implications (Luke 9:18-27)

In this episode, we move to Luke 9:18-27. Within this set of verses we read about Peter’s declaration of Jesus as the Messiah, Jesus’ prediction of His death, and Jesus' explanation of the cost of following Him. Together, we talk about how important it is for us as Jesus’ disciples to have a clear understanding of who He is. Who we understand Jesus to be will impact what we think Jesus does and says, and what we think Jesus does and says, influences what we do and say. We must set aside our misconceptions of dominance and overthrowing within the context of culture and politics and embrace the reality of suffering and rejection. Living in the way Jesus lived, His upside down Kingdom is put on full display for all to see.