Questions

Questions

Bible: Matthew 16:13-21

“But what about you?” [Jesus] asked. “Who do you say I am?” (V.15).

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Who is Jesus? How would you answer that question? Jesus began teaching when He was in His early thirties. He asked His friends, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” (MATTHEW 16:13) or, in other words, “Who do people think I am?” They gave the answers others had given: John the Baptist, Elijah, maybe another prophet. Then Jesus made it personal: “Who do you say I am?” (V.15).

Ultimately, this is the most important question Jesus ever asked His followers. He didn’t ask “Who does the church say I am?”, “Who do your parents say I am?” or “Who do your mates say I am?” He asked His friends for their own personal reaction to Him. He asks the same of us.

Peter replied to Jesus, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (V.16). Peter realised that Jesus was actually God and needed to be followed and treated as such.

Many of our classmates, teachers and family have no idea who Jesus is. They don’t give Him a second thought. But who do you say He is? Have you read about His life in the Bible to help you make up your mind? And if you say He is God, are you living your life with Him as your King? And are you going to help those around you find out who He is too?

WHO DO YOU SAY JESUS IS?

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries