​Week 17, Days 4 & 5

​Week 17, Days 4 & 5
April 29 – 30, 2022
Scripture: Matthew 16-17
 
Matthew 16:14–17  
14They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 
15“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” 
16Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 
17Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 
 
 This is a familiar passage to us.  It’s good that it is, it reminds us of our foundations. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
 
This confession is what becomes the foundation for the Church.
 
Matthew 16:18
18And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of death will not overcome it. 
 
Jesus will build his church. I appreciate it that it is the role of our leader who will do the building. He will shape us, he will work with us, he will shape us into his church. He will keep drawing people to himself, for his glory.
 
God is building his church.
 
You are a part of this Church, if you confess Jesus as Lord. Death itself will not overcome the church. Evil will not overcome it. Nothing will separate us from the Love of God through Christ.
 
That’s the firm foundation in which our new life in the church is built.