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A Word: Live. Die. Live.

Sermons · September 3, 2023

Like Peter, we think protecting the Messiah is a good thing. The right thing. Instead, Jesus tells us all to face death.


Knowing hope through transformation
Proper 17A  | Matthew 16:21-28

How empty was Peter’s proclamation just moments ago.

For us, it was a week ago. For them, it was seconds.

They had traveled throughout Judea and the borderlands. Jesus was healing and feeding the multitudes. Each stop was a new transformation of tradition.  Raising new expectations. Miracles surround the man.

And he is asking his closest followers a simple question. They didn’t know it was a midterm exam.

“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”

Simple. Elijah or a prophet. Yeah, it makes sense. Those guys could do miracles, too. Fits.

Then

“But who do you say that I am?”

That is harder. More personal. The Messiah, is Peter’s response.

The Messiah. The great hope. Liberator.

And with that, Jesus affirms Peter and says that everything will be built upon him.

The full text may be found here.

For a limited time, you may find the audio here.

Filed Under: Sermons Tagged With: change, hope, Matthew 16:21-28, Messiah, Proper 17A

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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
215 N. 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807

812-232-5165

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St. Stephen’s is a sacramental community following Jesus’s Way of Love.

We worship on Sundays at 8 & 10.

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St. Stephen’s is a member of The Episcopal Church and congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis.

St. Stephen’s is a member of the Homeless Council of the Wabash Valley

PARKING

St. Stephen’s is across from Indiana State University. Nearby parking lots are run by ISU and are free after 5pm weekdays and are free all weekend long. 

Five marked spots in the lot directly behind the church are available during the week.

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