He turns the insult into a teachable moment.

It's actually about long term prayer.

and it's not serving snacks to the guests.

Jesus flips this question on its head.

You'd get to see Him, in the flesh – but probably be martyred.

The message of the kingdom of heaven gets more advanced as Jesus challenges His disciples to abandon worldly priorities. Kingdom power advances too when Jesus sends out six dozen followers and gives them more permanent powers than He gave the twelve.

At last, Peter gets it and announces who Jesus is. This is roundly confirmed on the mount of transfiguration. This leads to the next level of revelation – crucifixion. The apostles aren’t going to understand this until after it happens.

I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.

Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road.

The meaning of Blessed is changing; the meaning of Savior is changing; the meaning of Saved is too.

His students are not ready, and time is running short.

The disciples want to argue about who is the greatest.