Have you ever felt like you were doing the right thing, only to realize you were actually standing in the way of God's plan? That’s what happened to Peter — and Jesus’ strong words in response became the foundation for this week’s song.
Emerson Day’s “Get Behind Me” feat. Zach Williams is more than a gritty battle cry against the enemy — it’s a bold reminder to align our thoughts with God’s truth. In this episode, we’ll explore the moment when Jesus rebuked Peter and what that means for us as modern-day disciples.
Key Points
- The context behind Jesus’ words “Get behind me, Satan!”
- Why Peter’s mindset (though well-meaning) missed the mark
- The enemy’s age-old strategy to distort truth
- Jesus’ call to deny, die, and follow
- How our own thinking can drift from God’s ways
- What it means to walk the road with Jesus, not just for Him
Bible Interaction Tool Exercises (BITEs)
- Read in context (Mark 7–9, Matthew 15–17)
- Repetition
- Reading in various translations
- Observation
- Asking questions
- Imagination
- Making a list
- Using outside resources
Scripture References:
- Colossians 3:2
- Mark 8:27–38
- Matthew 16:13–28
- Mark 7:6–8
- Isaiah 29:13
- Malachi 4:5–6
- Matthew 11:11–15
- Matthew 17:10–13
Additional Resources
- Lyrics - New Release Today
- Wuest’s Word Studies - Amazon Paid Link
- Why did Jesus say to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan”? - GotQuestions.org Article
- 2022 State of American Theology Study - PDF Link
- Free Episode Guide – Download it to interact more deeply with this week’s Scriptures and BITEs.
- Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link
This Week's Challenge
Know Jesus’ words so you won’t be ashamed of them: set aside preconceived ideas and read Mark 7 – 9 and Matthew 15 – 17 repeatedly in several translations. Note questions, test whether your thoughts and practices align with Scripture, and compare what mattered to Peter and the disciples with what mattered to Jesus. Journal these insights and pray that God shifts your focus from worldly traditions to His kingdom purposes.
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