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Background:
Traveling around
In the last year of Jesus’ ministry - He is headed to the cross here pretty soon
So, He asks them this question:
• Who do people say that I am?
Jesus would already know – why ask?
• Wasn't for Jesus – for disciples - Jesus doesn’t ask questions because because He is curious.
He does so to teach something!
One of the tools that Jesus uses to teach is questions!
In fact, He asks 307 questions in the Gospels.....
So, He asks: “Who do people say that I am?”
Who do people say that Jesus is?
I want you to think about this question.
Who do the people around you say that Jesus is?
I challenge you this week just to ask people.
Not to get into some deep theological argument, or to make people angry.
Just do so out of inquiry.
Just to see what people say.
I am going to this week.
Notice who they say...
◦ John the Baptist - doesn’t even make since.
He has already been beheaded, in fact, pretty recently.
◦ Elijah - makes a little more sense, but still not much.
For, us it sounds a little crazy, but they believed in reincarnation in the sense that when someone dies, their soul is transferred to a new body.
◦ One of the prophets - well, they got that right…but not quite!
Notice the camp of people that others put Jesus in here....The people Jesus has already made an impact.
People knew of Him.
They had heard stories and seen it with their own eyes.
So, now Jesus is going to change the question and direct it at them, His disciples.
But, who do you say that I am?
This is probable the most important question in scripture!
It is probably the most important question that we have to answer!
Who do you say that Jesus is?
You see, Jesus asks His disciples this question.
The ones that have left everything to follow Him!
So, if He has His disciples this question....maybe we too, should answer it!
What impact has He made on your life?
None at all! Who is this Jesus?
I have heard about Him, but “it isn’t for me”
I have heard about Him and am still seeking
I am saved!
I am saved and have submitted my life to Him!
I am walking with Him daily!
I want you to think about this question this week.
For some of you, it may be a quick answer, for others it may take a bit.
So, He asks this question to His disciples.
Again, He doesn’t do it for His sake, but for the sake of what is about to happen.
He asks for Peter's sake, and the sake of the disciples.
And for our sake.
“You are the Christ”
This was HUGE!
Parallel in Matthew 16:16-17
Son of the living God!
This is the most honest and true answer!
You are the messiah, the Christ, the Holy and Anointed one!
Jesus is the literally “the anointed one!” sent to redeem the world!
Is He the anointed one in your life?
Sent to redeem the world!
And sent to redeem you?
“Flesh did not reveal it, but My Father in heaven”
This is a pinnacle moment here!
Peter declares who Jesus is and Jesus responds by telling Him that the Father is the one who revealed this to him!
how often do we think it is us?
How often do we take the credit?
Coach Carter - I tied that bow!
Often, when things go bad, we run to Jesus to save us, but when things are good we puff out our chest, ready to accept the praise and glory!
God is bigger and more active then we know!
Constantly revealing the truth of God to us!
Peter – petra – petros means rock
2 Trains of thought here
On Peter, Christ will build His church!
On the declaration that Jesus is the Christ is how He will build His church!
The stance that I go with is more of Peter’s declaration.
God's church will be built because of Peter's declaration
◦ It’s not by Peter’s work, but because of God’s work.
After all, God is the one who revealed to Him who Jesus is!
And the gates of Hades with not overpower it
◦ interesting word “overpower”
◦ Seems to be an offensive word or a word of action
◦ gates are not meant for offense, but defense
◦ the gates of hell are not coming after us – we go to them
◦ The church is to literally grow even to and through hell
Because of Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the revelation of the Father, we can proclaim to Gospel to everyone, everywhere, even to the gates of hell!
◦ Keys – Gospel – Jesus is the Christ
◦ Bind and loose
With this mindset, one that allows for God to speak truth, and to be active in the world, we can make heavenly decision on earth that are in in sync with heaven!
We can preach and proclaim the gospel, which brings the kingdom of heaven to earth!
The word “warned” is a stern word.
In fact, It’s the same context when Jesus was casting out demons!
So, He tells them sternly “don’t tell anyone about this!” Why?
Most commentaries say that they people were not ready for the Messiah yet
It wasn’t wasn't time for Christ to be crucified
some indication for vs 31
2. some believe maybe the apostles were not ready – they still needed to grow vs 32?
• foretelling of what is to come
◦ interesting who he mentions
▪ elders
▪ chief priests
▪ scribes
◦ Like saying your pastor won't believe and will hand Jesus over
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