Brian Behrends, Creative Pastor • October 2, 2022
What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. – A.W. Tozer
Matthew 16:13
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”
Matthew 16:14
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
They said he was a .
John 3:1-2
Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.”
They said he was a .
Luke 15:1-2
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
They said he was a .
Matthew 16:15
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Matthew 16:16-18
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God
Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.”
Small Group Questions
- When you want to get to know someone, what’s your favorite question to ask?
- Jesus already knew the answers to many of the questions he asked. Why do you think he asked those questions anyway?
- What part of who Jesus is do you tend to forget most often?
- Who do you say Jesus is?
- How can we pray for you right now and throughout the week?