Build An Enduring Reputation

Read Mark 8:27–33

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Reflection

While on their way to Caesare′a Philippi, Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do people say He was?” They replied that people saw Him as one of the great Old Testament prophets, like John the Baptist or Eli’jah. It was a common practice in those days to raise one’s esteem by associating with a great prophet or teacher. This was like the modern-day equivalent of…