3 figures
Teacher and Messiah, revealing His identity and mission.
In this chapter, Jesus warns against the teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees, reveals His identity as the Messiah to His disciples, and foretells His suffering, death, and resurrection.
Disciple who confesses Jesus as the Christ.
Peter declares Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, and is told by Jesus that he is the rock upon which Jesus will build His church.
Religious leaders who challenge Jesus.
They demand a sign from Jesus to test Him, but He rebukes them for their lack of understanding and faith.