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Matthew 16:22&23
"22 Then Peter took Him, and began to rebuke Him, saying, Be it far from Thee, Lord: this shall not be unto Thee.
23 But He turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind Me, Satan: thou art an offence unto Me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men."

Peter answered Jesus's question with great insight given to him from God. Jesus's blessings to Peter and the people who will become the church was generous and beyond what we commonly recognize. Jesus went on to instruct His disciples that they should TELL NO MAN that He was the Christ. And, Jesus was open and honest about God's plan and what was about to happen. BUT, His Disciples are in denial, they don't want to believe Jesus will die and they don't understand the Resurrection.

Mere moments after his GREAT answer, Peter opens his mouth again and reveals just how little he really comprehends. Today's verses; "Then Peter took Him, and began to REBUKE Him, saying, Be it far from Thee, Lord: this shall NOT be unto Thee." Perhaps after his earlier success Peter in embolden to vehemently advise our Lord and Savior. Mixed in here is Peter's own love and respect for his friend. And, his own ambition to share in the glory that was implied in the praise he received. 

Jesus is forceful in his reply to Peter; "But He turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind Me, Satan: thou art an OFFENCE unto Me: for thou savourest NOT the things that be of God, but those that be of men." Listen to the strong and intense emotion in our Savior’s voice. Peter's concerns for Jesus were expressed in the form of a temptation for our Messiah. The mere suggestion that could have the crown without the cross. Maybe He could be like the kings of the world and not have to follow the plan His Father in heaven has set for Him. How often do you and I see God's plan the same way Peter does? And, in our ignorance and out of our hubris we question GOD?
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