- Caesarea Philippi was located in the remote north of Israel. It was where Jesus had a memorable, momentous, and fateful set of exchanges with His disciples. It was a pivotal point in His earthly ministry. Among other things…
- He confirmed to His disciples His identity as Israel’s Messiah.
- He prophesied of His crucifixion and resurrection in Jerusalem
- He prophesied that some of them would live to see the coming of His kingdom.
- These exchanges are recorded in Mt 16:13-28 and Mk 8:27 – 9:1. Luke writes about the exchanges as well but without identifying Caesarea Philippi as the location where they took place (Lk 9:18-27).
- About a week after these exchanges, Jesus experienced His Transfiguration.