Read Matthew 7:1-6
Genre: Gospel
Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
Matthew 7:3 (ESV)
What is important about this passage?
Jesus warned his followers against hypocrisy. He said they should be concerned with their own sin before other people’s sin.
Read Mark 8:27-30
Genre: Gospel
And he asked them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter answered him, ‘You are the Christ.’
Mark 8:29 (ESV)
Who is Elijah?
He was an Old Testament prophet. Some people believed Elijah would return before the Messiah arrived (Malachi 4:5-6).
Who is the Messiah?
The Messiah was the prophesied leader and liberator of the Jewish people.
What is important about this passage?
Jesus acknowledges that he is the Messiah.