Defying Expectations

In Mark 8:22-33, Jesus heals a blind man in two waves, which we can compare to the disciples' understanding of Jesus' identity. When He asks them who they say He is and tells them of His coming suffering, it is clear from Peter's responses that they do not fully understand that He is more than just the Messiah for the Jews' oppression under the Romans. Are we making the same mistake and holding Jesus to our expectations?