Jesus’ Mission
Jesus Foretells His Death (Again): The Courage of a Mission-Focused Savior
Matthew 20:17–19 is a passage where Jesus foretells His death. Jesus never flinched from the cross. When Jesus foretold His death, He walked toward it. In this third and most detailed prophecy of His death, Jesus doesn’t just tell His disciples what’s coming—He shows them that courage means knowing what’s ahead and staying faithful anyway. Matthew […]
Jesus Predicts His Death: The Plan We Must Not Resist
Matthew 16:21–23 provides the narrative where Jesus predicts His death, marking a pivotal moment in the scripture. Jesus didn’t hide the cost of redemption—He revealed it boldly as part of when Jesus predicts His death. Immediately after Peter’s bold confession, Jesus shifts the conversation to the painful reality of His mission: suffering, death, and resurrection. This is the […]