Pentecost Season · Year B
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 12, 2027
Overview & Insights
“But who do you say that I am? Peter answered him, You are the Christ.” (Mark 8:29)
We are at the turning point (called the “watershed” by many) in Mark’s Gospel. The first part (8:27–30) sums up the first half of the Gospel and addresses the identity of Jesus. The second part (8:31–33) sets the scene for the second half, the death and resurrection of Jesus. The travel narrative—the road to Jerusalem—begins in Bethsaida (see on 8:22) and here. Jesus now moves south to his destiny.
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Commentary on Mark 8:27-38 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of Peter's confession, the first passion prediction, and the call to take up the cross for this Sunday of the Year B track.
Mark 8:27-38 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed, sermon shaped reading of Peter's confession and the cost of following a crucified Messiah.
Mark 8: You Are the Christ Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole chapter.
Mark 8 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of quotations, word studies, and cross references worked verse by verse.
Mark 8:27 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries such as Barnes, Gill, and Ellicott on the passage in one place.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre connects the day's readings from a Catholic scholar, opening Peter's confession and the path of the suffering Messiah.
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B, Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic background, reflection questions, and family prayer for the Sunday's readings.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Mark Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Mark's authorship, setting, and the turn toward Jerusalem.
Book of Mark Overview BibleProject
An animated walk through Mark's structure and themes to place chapter 8 at the Gospel's hinge.
Mark 8:27 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for close study of the confession.
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Questions preachers ask
Why is Peter's confession a turning point in Mark?
At Caesarea Philippi Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, and from that moment Jesus begins to teach plainly that the Son of Man must suffer, be killed, and after three days rise.
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