The Confession Of The King

Matthew 16:1-20


  1. The resistant heart confesses, “Jesus has not done enough,” because…

  1. He will not conform to our expectations.
  2. He will not cooperate with our agendas.
  3. He will not condone our way of life.

  1. The anxious heart confesses, “Jesus will not be enough,” because…

  1. It fixates on what we lack.
  2. It filters Jesus’ words through what we fear.
  3. It forgets what Jesus has already done.

  1. The believing heart confesses, “Jesus is the King,” and is therefore…

  1. Enlisted in what Christ is building.
  2. Emboldened by what death cannot defeat.
  3. Entrusted with the responsibilities of his kingdom