The Caesarea Philippi decision

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today take us to  Caesarea Philippi where the Gospel of Mark describes the dialogue of Jesus with the disciples when Peter responds to Jesus question of "Who do you say I am?" with "Messiah". The messianic secret in Mark is shown as Jesus orders them not to tell anyone about Him. The suffering servant text is a description of  a lifestyle lived by Jesus and shown in His works. Peter's assertion that Jesus is Messiah is based on the Jewish belief in the return of a Davidic leader who will return glory of Israel. The Suffering Servant of Isaiah is the model chosen by God for the restoration of Israel and the extension of the Covenant in intimacy with the Body of Christ to all people. The works of the disciples to heal, forgive and love others, taking care of the widows and orphans, will combine with the faith which will be exemplified in the actions of Peter as leader of the followers of the Way to spread the Good News throughout the world. The Caesarea Philippi decision is the question which all Christians answer. It is  forcefully presented by Father Robert Barron in the video series Catholicism.