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The Road to Jerusalem · Part 1
The Road to Jerusalem – Part 1: Jesus Alone
Matthew 16:13-17:8 · July 26, 2026 · 43:13
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Launching a new series at the turning point of Matthew, Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, then tries to talk Him out of the cross. Pastor John contrasts man's plan — avoid pain, pursue comfort — with God's plan, and closes at the Transfiguration, where only Jesus remains and the Father says, “Listen to him.”