By Matthew Sherman, August 17, 2026
When Peter courageously names Jesus as the Messiah, he is rewarded with the keys to the Kingdom of God. But what does divine power truly look like—and what does it ask of us in return?
In this thought-provoking reflection on the Gospel of Matthew from Matthew Sherman, faculty at Saint John’s School of Theology, we explore the paradox of Christ’s authority: true power isn’t found in worldly triumph, but in suffering, self-sacrifice, and the victory of the Cross.
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