What Jesus Did : Mark 8:31 - Jesus' Center

    by Phil Ware

    Jesus' Center - Mark 8:31

    Then Jesus began to teach his followers that the Son of Man must suffer many things. Jesus taught that the Son of Man would not be accepted by the older Jewish leaders, the leading priests, and the teachers of the law. Jesus taught that the Son of Man must be killed and then rise from death after three days. (ERV) Full Text

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    Key Thought

    Jesus knew his mission. It was a hard mission: he was to die for the sins of the people—even you and me—after being rejected and ridiculed. This sacrificial death, however, was his center. He will proclaim this center several times to his key followers, yet they will not be able to receive that teaching. It is beyond their grasp. (See the verses that follow.) Jesus, however, will not deviate from it. He will obey and please the Father no matter the cost. The challenge for you and me is the same—to obey the Father no matter the cost and to be willing to lay down our lives for him.


    Today's Prayer

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    O dear Father in heaven, stir my heart and increase my courage so that I am truly willing to follow you no matter the cost. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.


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    Today's Verses in Context


    Jesus and his followers went to the towns in the area of Caesarea Philippi. While they were traveling, Jesus asked the followers, "Who do people say I am?" The followers answered, "Some people say you are John the Baptizer. Other people say you are Elijah. And other people say that you are one of the prophets." Then Jesus asked, "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Christ." Jesus told the followers, "Don't tell any person who I am." Then Jesus began to teach his followers that the Son of Man must suffer many things. Jesus taught that the Son of Man would not be accepted by the older Jewish leaders, the leading priests, and the teachers of the law. Jesus taught that the Son of Man must be killed and then rise from death after three days. Jesus told them everything that would happen. He did not keep anything secret. Peter spoke to Jesus alone. Peter criticized Jesus for saying {those things}. But Jesus turned and looked at his followers. Then he criticized Peter. Jesus said to Peter, "Go away from me, Satan! You don't care about the things of God. You care only about things that people think are important."

    -- Mark 8:27-33 (ERV)

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