Scripture: Matthew 16: 13-15
13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Scripture Commentary:
Jesus asked His disciples – and us – “Who do you say I am?” Those who have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior do not know who He is. Likewise, those who claim to know Him but live by their own laws don’t know Him.
Peter answered Jesus saying, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” He was acknowledging Jesus as the Messiah. If Jesus were to ask you this question, how would you answer?
Jesus praised Peter for His confession of faith. This is the same Peter who denied Jesus three times; the same Peter who Jesus asked, “Do you love me?” three times. God had a purpose for Peter. It was to plant and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
It’s faith like Peter’s that is the foundation of Jesus Christ’s kingdom. When we don’t know Christ, we make choices as though this life were all we have. In reality , this is just the introduction to eternity.
This is not our permanent home.
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