Commentary
Matthew 16: 13-20
Listening and Observing
A review of the most recent Sunday
Gospel passages might give us some background in understanding today’s
passage. For three weeks, we heard Jesus
teaching the mysteries of God’s Kingdom through parables (15th, 16th,
and 17th Sundays). The next
three weeks, Jesus revealed the presence of God’s Kingdom and power through
miracles and healing (18th, 19th, and 20th Sundays).
The disciples were present in
the audience listening to the parables.
They were also present or even took part in the miracles (feeding the
people).
Now, Jesus asks them, “Who do
you say that I am?”
Jesus is among us. He continues to reveal God’s Kingdom to us
through his teachings and his actions.
And the same question continues
to be presented to each one of us today.
I can answer that question only
if I listen to the voice of Jesus and observing his actions in the events of my
life. If either part is missing, I might
not get the full picture of who he is.
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