The Gift of Submission

Matthew 16:13-26 ESV

Commitment → Surrender → Submission
Matthew 16:24, John 17:1-3

Submit to God:

Matthew 16:13-16, Philippians 2:5-7

Submit to God:

Matthew 16:21-26

Submit to God:

Matthew 26:69-75

Peter is dealing with the fears of:
1.

— no longer hidden in the safety of anonymity.
2.

Reveal Answer

— now he’s the target of their anger.
3.

Reveal Answer

— “I’m just a fisherman!”
4.

Reveal Answer

— uncertain where all this will lead.

Submit to God:

John 21:17-19

The

of Submission
Under Jesus’ hand we submit to follow Him regardless of what others think, regardless of what we want, or regardless of our fears and limitations. …He is the Alpha, we rest in Him. From that submission, we know Him more; which is His purpose for our lives - to know Him!