What happensPermalink
The Pharisees and Sadducees ask Jesus for a sign, but He refuses and points them to Jonah. He warns His disciples against their teachings, but they misunderstand. Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ and prophesies His death and resurrection.
Why it mattersPermalink
This chapter plays out in detail the first episode with the Pharisees and Sadducees: Peter’s faith versus their skepticism; explicit prophesies of His death and resurrection versus the analogous story of Jonah. Have faith, and take up your cross.
Key versePermalink
Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”