Elijah did come through the person of John the Baptist—and he suffered. We cannot see the glory of Jesus except through suffering. (Exposition of Matthew 17:9–13)

The transfiguration of Jesus counter-intuitively emphasizes listening, rather than looking, at Jesus: Listen to Jesus as we await his appearing. (Exposition of Matthew 17:1–8)

Not only must Jesus suffer, but his disciples must take up crosses to follow him. We enter Jesus’ kingdom through Jesus’ cross. (Exposition of Matthew 16:24–28)

While Peter rightly confessed Jesus’ identity, he fully misunderstand’s Jesus’ mission. Christ crucified is the wisdom of God. (Exposition of Matthew 16:21–23)

Our relationship with God requires more than words, but not less than words. Confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. (Exposition of Matthew 16:13–20)

As Jesus warns his disciples about the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees, they begin arguing about bread. Don’t miss the signs about Jesus! (Exposition of Matthew 16:5–12)