Have you ever felt like you were doing the right thing, only to realize you were actually standing in the way of God’s plan? That’s what happened to Peter — and Jesus’ strong words in response became the foundation for this week’s song.
Emerson Day’s “Get Behind Me” feat. Zach Williams is more than a gritty battle cry against the enemy — it’s a bold reminder to align our thoughts with God’s truth. In this episode, we’ll explore the moment when Jesus rebuked Peter and what that means for us as modern-day disciples.
Key Points
- The context behind Jesus’ words “Get behind me, Satan!”
- Why Peter’s mindset (though well-meaning) missed the mark
- The enemy’s age-old strategy to distort truth
- Jesus’ call to deny, die, and follow
- How our own thinking can drift from God’s ways
- What it means to walk the road with Jesus, not just for Him
Bible Interaction Tool Exercises (BITEs)
- Read in context (Mark 7–9, Matthew 15–17)
- Repetition
- Reading in various translations
- Observation
- Asking questions
- Imagination
- Making a list
- Using outside resources
Scripture References:
- Colossians 3:2
- Mark 8:27–38
- Matthew 16:13–28
- Mark 7:6–8
- Isaiah 29:13
- Malachi 4:5–6
- Matthew 11:11–15
- Matthew 17:10–13
The temptation of the enemy is to elevate ourselves and our thinking over the majesty and authority of God.
Enjoy the official music video below.
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Additional Resources
- Lyrics – New Release Today
- Wuest’s Word Studies – Amazon Paid Link
- Why did Jesus say to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan”? – GotQuestions.org Article
- 2022 State of American Theology Study – PDF Link
- Free Episode Guide – Download it to interact more deeply with this week’s Scriptures and BITEs.
- Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my favorite Bible resources – Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link resources – Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link
This Week’s Challenge
The first step to NOT be ashamed of Jesus’ words is to know them. Set aside your preconceived ideas and religious practices and read the text for yourself. Read Mark 7-9 and Matthew 15-17. Read these chapters repetitively and in various translations. Write down your questions and observations. Check yourself — is there any way you are currently thinking that does not align with the words of Jesus? Are there practices in your faith life that do not line up with Scripture? As you meditate on this scene, what is important to Peter and the disciples? What is important to Jesus? Journal your thoughts and turn them into a desperate plea that God will draw your attention away from the things of this world and the traditions of man and fix them directly on Him and his Kingdom purposes.
