A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries
What is spiritual power for in Matthew 16?
Wigglesworth reads Matthew 16 through Peter’s confession of Jesus, the revelation the Father gives, and the authority that follows.
Read the passage in context
- Matthew 16:1–19 · KJV
Wigglesworth starts with the Pharisees and Sadducees asking Jesus for a sign. Read their request beside Peter’s confession to see the different ways people respond to Jesus.
From the passage to daily life
Peter’s confession leads to Jesus’ words about the church. Continue through verses 21–24, where Peter’s understanding of the Messiah still needs correction.
Discussion and reflection
- What is spiritual power for in Matthew 16?
Wigglesworth reads Matthew 16 through Peter’s confession of Jesus, the revelation the Father gives, and the authority that follows.
- What did Peter confess?
Peter called Jesus the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus says the Father revealed this to him.
Put the study into practice
Read Matthew 16:13–24 and mark where Peter receives revelation and where Jesus corrects him.
Historical source · Faith That Prevails (Gospel Publishing House, 1938) · Open the archived message
