Painting by Johann Georg Trautmann depicting Jesus appearing before Caiphus (middle-right), and Peter denying that he knew Jesus (bottom left). Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. “Get behind me ...

Last week, Jesus praised Peter for his acknowledgment of who Jesus is: “Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah.” This week, Jesus calls Peter “Satan,” a devil.

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way and the truth * and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). So be like Peter and get behind Jesus and follow him.

Peter at that point was ready to go down fighting, the minister said, and he later wept bitterly after denying he knew Jesus. “We all go through moments of weakness, but Peter was quick to ask ...

Why does Jesus rebuke Peter, admonishing him to “Get behind me, Satan”? Explore this and other perplexing aspects of Mark’s Gospel with Scripture scholar and preacher Deacon Charles Bobertz.

That line comes from a marvelous new TV series on Jesus’ life, “The Chosen,” in which Jesus, played by Jonathan Roumie, invites Matthew to become one of his disciples. Simon Peter, already a ...

That is testing 101. Even so, Jesus is gracious even amid our worst ideas. He grants Peter’s wish, and Peter treads a few steps atop the water. Mind you, the storm is still raging. The disciples, ...

The Gospel of Matthew inspired an enduring Christian symbol: Jesus passing the keys to Peter. Cardinals are now choosing who will hold the keys — and their power — next.

That line comes from a marvelous new TV series on Jesus’ life, “ The Chosen,” in which Jesus, played by Jonathan Roumie, invites Matthew to become one of his disciples.