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Confession at Risk: Identity, Passion, and Death “From that time on…” today’s gospel lesson begins. Some readers (notably J. D. Kingsbury) have seen in these words (16:21 and matched in 4:17) a clue to Matthew’s structure and movement, dividing the gospel into three major sections: the presentation of Jesus Messiah (1:1-16); the public ministry of … Continue reading “Matthew 16:21-28 Commentary by James Boyce”

Last week, the disciples got it, really got it. At least for a moment. Quizzed by Jesus about the wider public’s perception of his identity, the disciples say that Jesus is a prophet but more than a prophet too. He is the anointed one of God, gifted with God’s power, a power Jesus now turns … Continue reading “Matthew 16:21-28 Commentary by Eric Barreto”

La predicación de la confesión de Pedro (Mateo 16.13-20) es una oportunidad de retornar al principio de la fe cristiana vis a vis la opinión post moderna sobre el cristianismo en general y quien Jesús es en particular. La perícopa está repleta de maravillosas ideas homiléticas (títulos cristológicos, la importancia histórica de Pedro, el perdón … Continue reading “San Mateo 16:13-20 Comentario por Alvin Padilla”

La distinción de Pedro Pedro se muestra disconforme con las esperanzas mesiánicas de su época A diferencia de lo que sucede en los pasajes paralelos de Marcos 8:27-30 y Lucas 9:18-20, en el evangelio según San Mateo Jesús no les pregunta a sus discípulos quién decían los hombres o la gente que era él, sino: … Continue reading “San Mateo 16:13-20 Comentario por Daniel Salazar”

As they enter the area of Caesarea Philippi, Jesus asks his disciples two questions. The first: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And the second: “But who do you say that I am?” The disciples answer the first question by listing a few names from the past; John the Baptist, Elijah, … Continue reading “Matthew 16:13-20 Commentary by Marilyn Salmon”

Living the Questions Questions have a way of marking important moments and events. So it is with today’s lesson. Matthew’s story has from the beginning drawn us in with the good news announcement of salvation that is to be for us in this one who as “Immanuel — God with us” will “save his people … Continue reading “Matthew 16:13-20 Commentary by James Boyce”

“But who do you say that I am?” Though this question is posed to Jesus’ narrative audience, his disciples, it is a powerful query upon us as well today. Who do we say Jesus is? And the question is even more resonant if we embrace the fullness of what it means to “speak” or “say” … Continue reading “Matthew 16:13-20 Commentary by Eric Barreto”

Nuestro pasaje, junto al relato del Centurión en Cafarnaún (8:5-13), son de los pocos en los evangelios que se dirigen a una cuestión de suma urgencia en la comunidad primitiva: el lugar de los ‘paganos’ o ‘gentiles’ en la misión de Jesús, y por ende, en la iglesia. Las palabras y gestos de Jesús son … Continue reading “San Mateo 15:21-28 Comentario por Guillermo Hansen”

La escena (v. 21) comienza con un movimiento de retirada de Jesús y sus discípulos a territorio no judío, después de la confrontación con fariseos y escribas sobre asuntos de pureza-impureza (vv. 10-20, opcionales para este domingo). Y ahora viene la sorpresa: están en terreno no judío para continuar su ministerio (así se suele interpretar … Continue reading “San Mateo 15:21-28 Comentario por Mercedes García Bachmann”

Preachers face a serious temptation with this week’s reading from Matthew. We quite naturally expect the gospels to portray Jesus as the one in the story who displays wisdom, compassion, and godly virtues. Jesus will expose deceit and self-interest. But quite frankly, Jesus does not come off well in this encounter with the Canaanite woman. … Continue reading “Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28 Commentary by Marilyn Salmon”