Beginning with the genealogy in chapter 1, the Gospel of Matthew challenges its addressees to rethink their understanding of the words “king” and “kingdom.” Now, in chapter 16, as they enter a city named after Philip of Macedon, the chips are down. If Peter truly understands the lesson of the bread and can discern the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees, can he tell the difference between the Son of Man and the Son of the gods? It’s time for Peter to take a stand. Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 16:13-16 Please join Richard and Fr. Marc for a free 3-week webinar series on Ephesians 4, sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Leadership Inititivative on April 4, 11, and 25 at 8am PST / 11am EST. To register for the webinar, please visit orthodoxservantleaders.com and click “events.” Episode 322 Matthew 16:13-16; Music: Devastation and Revenge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3644-devastation-and-revenge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/