Matthew 16:1-20

This Bible class explores the parable-like sayings in Matthew 16:1–20, where Jesus challenges superficial faith and calls His disciples to deeper spiritual insight. From the cryptic warning about the “leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees” to His probing question, “Who do you say that I am?”, Jesus uses metaphor and dialogue to reveal truths about spiritual blindness, discernment, and identity. The class examines how these sayings function like parables—inviting reflection, exposing misunderstanding, and ultimately pointing to the foundational confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.