Lent · Second Sunday in Lent · Year B
Mark 8:27-38
Peters’ Confession of Christ
February 21, 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
The RCL commentary from Luther Seminary on Peter's confession and the first passion prediction, the exact verses read this Sunday.
Mark 8:27-38 - Center for Excellence in Preaching Center for Excellence in Preaching
Scott Hoezee's Reformed preaching commentary on 'who do you say that I am' and the call to take up the cross.
Cross Purposes SALT Project
SALT's ecumenical Lent 2 commentary on Jesus' rebuke of Peter and the shape of true discipleship.
Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle B Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic background and reflection questions on confessing Christ and losing life to save it.
Unpredictable Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
An Episcopal Lent 2 sermon on the surprise of a suffering Messiah.
Mark 8 Commentary: Jesus, the Bread of Life Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik walks the whole chapter, from the feeding and the healing to Peter's confession and the cost of following.
Mark 8:27 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators compared side by side on 'who do people say that I am?'
Background & Word Study
The Imperatives of Discipleship Left Behind and Loving It
D. Mark Davis parses the Greek of denying self, taking up the cross, and following, word by word.
The call to take up our cross and follow Jesus in Mark 8 Psephizo · Ian Paul
Ian Paul's Anglican close reading of the passion prediction and the summons to cruciform discipleship.
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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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