Who is the rock upon which Jesus built His Church? In Matthew 16, Jesus gives Simon Peter a new name, calls him the rock, and gives him the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. In this episode of Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood examines Matthew 16 and the biblical foundation for St. Peter’s unique role and the papacy.
Steve also explores the meaning of “Peter” and “rock” in the original Aramaic, the significance of the keys, and historical challenges to the Catholic understanding of Matthew 16.
Listen now and discover what Matthew 16 reveals about St. Peter and the Church.