Chapter 8 is considered a turning point in the Gospel of Mark. Jesus asks the disciples who he is and in a moment of clarity Peter declares, "You are the Christ". Peter understands. Jesus then tells the disciples what it means for him to be the "Son of Man". Jesus' definition of the Messiah is not what Peter wants. Therefore, Peter rebukes him. It is fascinating how in one moment Peter sees so clearly and in the next moment he misses it entirely.
Peter is just like us. The honesty of the Bible is so helpful for it does not hide the flaws of the disciples. It allows us to see their greatness and their failures. It makes if clear why we need a savior.
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