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Caesarea Philippi

Caesarea Philippi

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Caesarea Philippi was a city at the base of Mount Hermon, rebuilt by Philip the tetrarch. In this pagan region, Peter made his great confession that Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus then spoke of building His church and gave Peter the keys of the kingdom.

33.2483°N, 35.6933°E
Key Verses:Matthew 16:13-20Mark 8:27-30
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Jesus Christ
Jesus ChristAsked 'Who do you say I am?' and revealed plans to build His church
Peter
PeterConfessed Jesus as the Christ and received the keys of the kingdom
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