The sermon dives into Mark's Gospel as a quest to answer the central question: Who is Jesus? Despite various miracles and teachings, the disciples struggle to grasp Jesus' true identity as the Messiah. Even Peter's declaration that Jesus is the Messiah marks a turning point in the Gospel.

This pivotal moment reveals Jesus as the Messiah, but not the expected triumphant figure. Instead, Jesus introduces the concept of a suffering Messiah, foretelling His imminent suffering, death, and resurrection. However, the disciples, especially Peter, resist this narrative, expecting a different kind of Messiah.