8. READ: MATTHEW 16:13-18
[Matthew 16:13] "When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, 'Who do people say the Son of Man is?'
[14] "They replied, 'Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.'
[15] "'But what about you?' He asked. 'Who do you say I am?'
[16] "Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Christ [or, 'Messiah'], the Son of the living God.'
[17] "Jesus replied, 'Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by My Father in heaven. [18] And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it [or, 'not prove stronger than it'].'"