In this sermon, we looked in Matthew 16:13-19 at the pivotal moment when Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" This question was more than a theological pop quiz; Jesus was drilling into the core of the disciples’ personal faith. As Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” we were reminded of how the entire narrative of Scripture points toward that answer. The Old Testament’s anticipation, prophesies, and law all serve as a prelude to the coming of the Christ. Peter was declaring that Jesus is the Son of God who became flesh and dwelt among us, fulfilling God’s promise to rescue His people and restore His Kingdom on earth. This confession of Jesus’ identity is foundational to our faith and the essence of the Gospel. As God’s representatives in the world, we are all called to be prepared to answer the same question Peter answered… “Who do you say that Jesus is?” Our mission in the world is to be prepared to give an account for the hope we have in Jesus and to share what we believe about who Jesus is, what He has done, and how we called on Him to be saved.
