“Who is Jesus?” This is the most important question. Jesus asked this question in our Bible reading assignment for today. Peter passed the test by answering the question correctly. Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One), the Son of the Living God.
But, who is Jesus to you? As you read this passage make sure to trust Him and proclaim Him and Lord of your life.
Matthew 16:13–20
“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ ‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’
“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.
“’I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.’ Then he ordered his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.”