... disciples, as to who he really is and what his role as the Messiah is. Even after predicting his death and resurrection several times, the disciples never truly understand him; " he was teaching his disciples, and telling them, ˜The Son of Man is now to be handed over into the power of men, and they will kill him; and three days after being killed ... he will rise again.' But they did not understand what he said, and were afraid to ask " (Mark 9: 31-32). This is not the last time Jesus predicts His death, however ... : 39). The Gospel according to Matthew was the second gospel to be re...

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