'Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’” Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said in reply, “The Messiah of God.” He rebuked them and directed them not to tell this to anyone. He said, “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised (Lk. 9:18-22).”’
In Luke, Jesus prays before an important event. The disciples’ answer to Jesus’ question was similar to what Herod the Tetrarchs heard about Jesus (Lk. 9:7-9). Peter, who is the spokesperson for the disciples, answered Jesus based on what he has seen Jesus do and the power and authority Jesus gave the disciples over demons and to cure diseases in his name (Lk. 9:1-6). Jesus told the disciples about what will happen to him. The resurrection and glorification of Christ is the ultimate goal of God’s plan.
Almighty God, your only begotten son stretched out his arms on the cross and reconciled all those who believe in him to you. Grant that we may lead lives worthy of such a great sacrifice, and through the Holy Spirit, lead others from the darkness of sin into the light of Christ. This we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen!
References:
Raymond E. Brown, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, & Roland E. Murphy, (Eds.). (1990, 1968). The New Jerome Biblical Commentary. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentis Hall, Inc.
Jose M. Casciaro, Santiago Ausin, Gonzalo Aranda, Claudio Basevi, Vincente Balaguer, Francisco Varo, James Gavigan, Brian McCarthy & Thomas McGovern (Eds.). (2017). The Navarre Bible - New Testament. Dublin 8, Ireland: Four Courts Press.
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