Matthew 16:21
Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005
ከዚያን ጊዜ ጀምሮ ኢየሱስ ደቀ መዛሙርቱን እንዲህ ይላቸው ጀመር፦ “ወደ ኢየሩሳሌም መሄድ አለብኝ፤ እዚያም ከሽማግሌዎች፥ ከካህናት አለቆችና ከሕግ መምህራን መከራ ይደርስብኛል፤ ይገድሉኛል፤ ግን በሦስተኛው ቀን እነሣለሁ።”
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Jesus tells his disciples that he will go to Jerusalem where the religious leaders will make him suffer and kill him. He also says he will rise again on the third day.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game of hide-and-seek with your friends. You tell them you'll hide in the scariest part of the forest, knowing they might not like it. But after that, you'll come back stronger and more fun to play with than ever!
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this Gospel around 80-90 AD for a primarily Jewish-Christian audience. At that time, Jerusalem was the center of religious power, and Jesus' predictions were seen as rebellious against the established authorities.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can apply this to our own lives by understanding that true growth often comes through difficult experiences. Just like Jesus faced suffering but then triumphed over it, we too can find strength and new life after facing challenges.
Topics
salvationredemptionfaithsufferingresurrectionprophesy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was it important for Jesus to tell his disciples about his upcoming suffering and death?
It was crucial because it prepared them mentally and emotionally, preventing complete despair when the events actually happened. It also reinforced their understanding of his divine mission.
How does this verse connect with the theme of resurrection in other parts of the Bible?
This verse is foundational as it sets up the expectation for Jesus' resurrection, which is a central theme throughout the New Testament and confirms Jesus as the Son of God who overcame death.
What can we learn about faith from this verse?
We learn that true faith often involves trusting in promises even when they seem impossible or painful. It's about believing in a bigger plan, even through tough times.
How does the mention of Jerusalem tie into Jesus' mission?
Jerusalem was central to Jewish religious and political life. By predicting his fate there, Jesus emphasizes that he is fulfilling prophetic roles set by God in relation to Israel's history and destiny.