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Jesus teaches his disciples in the region of Caesarea Philippi, and Simon Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Peter Declares Who Jesus Is

Matthew 16:13-20

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary stand near the sealed stone at Jesus’ tomb at dawn after the Sabbath, as described in Matthew 28:1.

The Women Visit the Tomb

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus meets the eleven disciples on an unnamed mountain in Galilee; some worship him while others show uncertainty, reflecting Matthew 28:16–17.

The Disciples Meet Jesus on the Mountain

Matthew 28:16-20

Simon Peter speaks to Jesus and the disciples as he confesses that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.

The Disciples Listen to Peter

Matthew 16:13-20

An angel of the Lord rolls back the large stone at Jesus’ tomb while guards tremble nearby, based on Matthew 28:2-4.

The Angel and the Stone

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus teaching the eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee about his authority over heaven and earth.

Jesus Declares His Authority

Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus asking his disciples who people say the Son of Man is in the region of Caesarea Philippi.

Jesus Asks the Disciples a Question

Matthew 16:13-20

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary at Jesus’ open tomb as an angel announces that Jesus has risen and tells them to inform the disciples to go to Galilee.

The Angel Announces Jesus Is Risen

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus gestures outward while the eleven disciples listen on an unnamed mountain in Galilee, with a simple symbolic representation of all nations.

Go and Make Disciples

Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus listening to the disciples as they report that people have suggested he is John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.

The Disciples Share What People Say

Matthew 16:13-20

Illustration concept of Jesus meeting Mary Magdalene and the other Mary near the tomb after his resurrection, greeting them, telling them not to fear, and sending them to share a message.

Jesus Meets the Women

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus teaching the eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee, with a simple water basin and the phrase “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” nearby.

Baptized in the Triune Name

Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus blesses Simon Peter after Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, while the disciples listen; the Father in heaven is represented through the passage’s words or restrained heavenly light.

Jesus Blesses Simon

Matthew 16:13-20

The guards report to the chief priests and elders in Jerusalem, who arrange a false explanation about Jesus’ missing body, as described in Matthew 28:11-15.

The Guards Report to the Leaders

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus teaching the eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee, with scrolls or teaching materials representing learning and following his commands.

Learn and Follow Jesus’ Teaching

Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus and Peter together in a teaching scene, with a rock and a modest symbolic suggestion of a church structure, representing Matthew 16:18 without interpreting “this rock.”

Jesus Speaks of Building His Church

Matthew 16:13-20

Jesus meeting the eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee, as described in Matthew 28:16-17.

The Disciples Meet Jesus in Galilee

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus standing near the eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee beneath an open sky, illustrating his promise to be with them always.

Jesus Promises to Be With Them

Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus presents Peter with the keys of the kingdom of heaven while speaking about authority in Matthew 16:19.

The Keys of the Kingdom

Matthew 16:13-20

Jesus with the eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee as he commands them to make disciples of all nations, baptize, teach, and trust his promise to be with them always.

Jesus Sends His Disciples

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus teaching the eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee about making disciples of all nations, baptism, teaching obedience, and his continuing presence.

The Disciples Listen to Jesus’ Commission

Matthew 28:16-20

Jesus faces the disciples and instructs them not to tell anyone that he is the Christ, based on Matthew 16:20.

Jesus Gives the Disciples an Instruction

Matthew 16:13-20