Jesus takes “Son of Man” from Daniel chapter 9 as his self designation. Every Jew knew this term to refer to the long awaited Messiah who would come to destroy all enemies and restore the Kingdom of Israel.
Yet, in this one pronouncement, Jesus redefines everything. Instead of destroying earthly powers Jesus will be destroyed by them. And in this submission, he will provide for the redemption, not only of Israel but also of the world. And finally, Jesus would defeat the great enemy, death itself.
This was not Peter’s plan!!!!! Peter, the activist, wanted to fight, to maximize Jesus’ otherworldly power.
And Jesus said “no” in the most unequivocal terms. “Get behind me Satan”.
How often do you pray and follow the Lord according to your own redefined way, a way that you think “works” for you, but may be exactly the opposite of how Jesus wants you to follow Him?
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