90 Days Through the Story of Scripture: “The Christ Must Suffer”

Matthew 16:13-23 – “The Christ Must Suffer”
(Rev M. Koerber) 
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Main Idea:  The cross is central to the identity of Jesus and our self-understanding as a church. 
Problem Condition:  Our deepest need to is to have our sins forgiven, but we would often rather ignore this.
 
Intro

1. Jesus and his mission
   1. The Christ must suffer
   2. Satan offers the kingdom without the cross
2. Jesus and the church
   1. The community of Christ is built on knowledge of the cross
   2. Jesus is at work in his church
3. Personal reflection:

Who do you say that I am?