Tag: Mark 8:27-35

  • The Confession of St. Peter

    The Confession of St. Peter

    Readings: Acts 4:8-13 | 2 Peter 1:1-15 | Mark 8:27-9:1 Text: Mark 8:27-35 When Jesus questions the disciples, in the Gospel today, it’s a scene like a confirmation class.  They give a bunch of different answers.  Peter gives the only right answer: “You are the Christ.” In Matthew’s account, there’s a lot more dwelling on…

  • The Confession of St. Peter (observed)

    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Readings: Acts 4:8-13 | 2 Peter 1:1-15 | Mark 8:27-35 Text: Mark 8:27-35 Human opinions abound.  In politics, in reaction to the pandemic, in parenting, in education.  In each of these arenas, we each have strong convictions.  Sometimes our views are so firmly held that we have difficulty even interacting…