Important Questions
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” -Matthew 16:13-15 The question was addressed to the disciples as a group. The answer they give him is a disappointing one. The people do not see Jesus as anything more than a prophet. That doesn’t seem to concern Jesus though, as he moves right to the next question; “Who do you say I am?” That questions seems to hold more importance here. After all these are the disciples. These are the people who walk with Jesus. These are the people that talk with Jesus. These are the people who are up close and personal. These are the followers of Christ and so, for them, this question holds a deeper weight. Jesus certainly was not John the Baptist or Elijah or Jeremiah or one of t
