Verse: Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, “Who do people say that I am?” They told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.” And He continued questioning them: “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and *said to Him, “You are the Christ.” And He warned them to tell no one about Him. Mark 8:27-30
Background: Jesus at Bethsaida healed a man who was blind, from there Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, “Who do people say that I am?”
Hearing the right Question: Are you hearing the right question in the journey of life, Jesus asking 2 questions
- Who do people say that I am?”
- “But who do you say that I am?”
Are we so busy we never even heard that question? Slow down to hear the question from the Almighty, most of the time we hear the world and evil asking questions, where is God in all this? – verse the Lord asking, “Who do people say that Jesus is?” Mark 8:27
Answer what the world thinks: They told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.” Mark 8:28 – This was the answer to what Jesus asked – “Who do people say that I am?” There is every possibility for us to set a worldview and personal view by borrowing what the world thinks. The majority agrees, every other person believes is the voice satan wants us to hear. Jesus is teaching a great lesson, know what the world says, but do get influenced
Do we really know: Peter replied: Peter answered and *said to Him, “You are the Christ.” Mark 8:29 Are we Peter of this generation, knowing Jesus as Christ? Do we really know how big our Lord is? Do you know how awesome He is, does that come as a constant reminder to live a life of intentionality to please Jesus Christ?
Know what to share to whom: Jesus said, And He warned them to tell no one about Him. Mark 8:30 Why Jesus strictly warned them not to share this with anyone. There is time to share and for His glory, oh that we are led by the Holy Spirit to share the right message, at the right time and in the right place
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