‏ Matthew 15:32-39

‏ Matthew 16:1-12

CHAPTER 16

     Mt 16:1-12. A SIGN FROM HEAVEN SOUGHT AND REFUSED—CAUTION AGAINST THE LEAVEN OF THE PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES.

     For the exposition, see on Mr 8:11-21.

     Mt 16:13-28. PETER'S NOBLE CONFESSION OF CHRIST AND THE BENEDICTION PRONOUNCED UPON HIM—CHRIST'S FIRST EXPLICIT ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS APPROACHING SUFFERINGS, DEATH, AND RESURRECTION—HIS REBUKE OF PETER AND WARNING TO ALL THE TWELVE. ( = Mr 8:27; 9:1; Lu 9:18-27).

     The time of this section—which is beyond doubt, and will presently be mentioned—is of immense importance, and throws a touching interest around the incidents which it records.

     Peter's Confession, and the Benediction Pronounced upon Him. (Mt 16:13-20).