~ ルカによる福音書9:18~20 ~
これらの聖句には、ペトロが信仰を言い表すシーンが描かれています。
~ Luke 9:18~20 ~
When Jesus was praying alone, His disciples were with Him. Then Jesus asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am? The disciples answered. They say, 'John the Baptist. Others say, 'I am Elijah,' and still others say, 'Some prophet of old has come back to life.'" Jesus said. Who then do you say that I am?" Peter answered. 'I am the Messiah from God.'"
~ Mark 8:27~30 ~
Jesus went with His disciples to a village in the region of Philip and Caesarea. On the way, He said to His disciples, "Who do the people say that I am? The disciples said. They say, 'I am John the Baptist. Others say, 'I am Elijah,' and still others say, 'I am one of the prophets.'" Then Jesus asked them. 'Who then do you say that I am?' Peter answered. 'You are the Messiah.' Jesus then admonished his disciples not to tell anyone about him.
These verses depict a scene in which Peter expresses his faith.
The word "Messiah" is an Old Testament term meaning "the anointed one." Since oil is a symbol of the Spirit of God, it refers to a person who has been anointed with the Spirit of God. According to the Jewish messianic expectations of the time, the "Messiah," anointed by God, is the deliverer who, by his power, will deliver Israel from pagan domination and raise them to a position of glory. The word "Messiah" was translated into New Testament language as "Christ." Some of you may make confessions of faith in church, but do you know the shortest confession of faith? It is "Jesus Christ."