The Foundation
Matthew 16:13-20

“I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, (Ekklesia), and the gates of Hades, will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:18)

Jesus renames Simon to Peter, whose name means rock, and there is (

) in a name. And Jesus knows our name. In fact, He calls us by (

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) name.

Take note of what’s happening here (Matthew 16:15-17, Psalm 18:2)

Peter had to answer (

) before He walked into his purpose for his life.

He had to know that Jesus is “The Rock,” the (

) of which we stand on.

Jesus, “The Rock,” is now (

) with Peter, “the rock.”

Big Rock, (

) and Little Rock, (

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) and Jesus are now one.

Peter’s call and purpose followed this pattern.

(

) Jesus

(

) Jesus.

(

) Jesus.

(

) Jesus.

The Ekklesia are the called (

) and called (

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) ones.

“Who do you say I am?” How would you respond? If you would respond like Peter did … “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Then all I can say is live it out like Peter did.