Jesus asks the disciples, "But whom say ye that I am?" Peter responds they believe He is the Christ. Jesus is pleased with this answer. Soon after this exchange, Peter rebukes Christ for telling of his coming death and resurrection. Jesus rebukes Peter for this response and then Jesus explains that true followers will deny themselves, take up their crosses, and follow Jesus to the death.

Examining Jesus' time of temptation in the wilderness and comparing it to his time of prayer in the garden of Gethsemane prior to his arrest

We need one another in fellowship to exhort and encourage each other daily so that we do not fall into unbelief. Unbelief is more than just doubt—it manifests in self-reliance, legalism, and spiritual exhaustion. When we fail to rest in Christ's finished work, we become weary, discouraged, and ineffective. God desires His people to live in faith, resting in Him, and strengthening one another to remain steadfast.

Christ was our example for being under authority and suffering in a way that is acceptable with God.