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The Grand Narrative: “Peter Satan?” (Matt. 16:21-23)

“Peter Satan?” (Matt. 16:21-23)

Published 18 Feb. 2026

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. 1️⃣ Words can be used to wound instead of heal. (00:00:07–00:00:17) Support: Prov. 18:21; Jas. 3:5–10; Eph. 4:29.
  2. 2️⃣ Speaking without understanding creates confusion and harm. (00:00:56–00:01:07) Support: Prov. 18:13; Prov. 14:15; Jas. 1:19.
  3. 3️⃣ Resisting God’s plan can sound “righteous” but still be wrong. (00:03:54–00:04:02) Support: Matt. 16:22–23; Isa. 55:8–9; Rom. 8:7.
  4. 4️⃣ Human logic can oppose God’s priorities without realizing it. (00:04:54–00:05:04) Support: Matt. 16:23; Col. 3:2; Rom. 12:2.
  5. 5️⃣ Temptation can flip us fast from honoring God to drifting away. (00:05:21–00:05:43) Support: 1 Pet. 5:8; Jas. 1:14–15; Gal. 5:16–17.

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. 1️⃣ Jesus practiced restraint and timing in His mission. (00:00:41–00:00:45) Support: Matt. 16:20; John 7:6–8; Eccl. 3:1.
  2. 2️⃣ Jesus told the truth plainly—even when it was hard to hear. (00:02:32–00:02:47) Support: Matt. 16:21; John 18:37; Prov. 27:6.
  3. 3️⃣ Growth often requires accepting correction, not defending self. (00:04:54–00:05:04) Support: Matt. 16:23; Prov. 12:1; Heb. 12:11.
  4. 4️⃣ Failure is not final—Peter later proclaimed Christ boldly. (00:06:18–00:06:49) Support: Acts 2:14,36–38; Luke 22:32; 2 Tim. 2:13.
  5. 5️⃣ Fixing your gaze on Jesus changes perspective and stability. (00:07:13–00:07:23) Support: Heb. 12:2; Col. 3:1–2; Ps. 16:8.

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. 1️⃣ Leaders must pace truth for readiness, without hiding it forever. (00:00:56–00:01:23) Support: John 16:12–13; Matt. 16:20; Prov. 15:23.
  2. 2️⃣ Protectiveness can become control if it overrides God’s direction. (00:04:12–00:04:22) Support: Matt. 16:22–23; Prov. 3:5–6; Rom. 10:2–3.
  3. 3️⃣ Strong leaders confront misalignment directly—without theatrics. (00:04:54–00:05:04) Support: Matt. 16:23; Titus 1:13; Gal. 2:11–14.
  4. 4️⃣ Strategy shifts are real: “from that time on” means direction changed. (00:03:29–00:03:43) Support: Matt. 16:21; Mark 8:31; Luke 9:51.
  5. 5️⃣ Wise leadership forces a pause for reflection, not just reaction. (00:06:49–00:07:08) Support: Lam. 3:40; 2 Cor. 13:5; Ps. 139:23–24.