October 9, 2026
Who Do I Say Jesus Is?
Written by Kenneth C · Plano Campus
Scripture
When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Then He commanded His disciples that they should tell no one that He was Jesus the Christ.
Matthew 16:13-20 NKJV
Whom do you say Jesus is? This may be the most important question we all must answer correctly. We cannot afford to get this answer wrong. Getting this question right is more profitable than getting the Powerball numbers right. Spending our eternity with God depends on us getting this question right. Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say I am?” Their answers varied. Jesus then asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter proclaimed, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus told Peter that God revealed that truth to him. Many people do not believe Jesus is the Son of God; they believe that Jesus is just a historical figure.
Some people say Jesus was a good man, a great teacher, and a prophet, but they do not believe He was divine. If we do not get this question right, like Peter did, we will forfeit the grace and peace with God that comes with knowing Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God. Salvation is a gift of God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ.”
Whom do I say Jesus Christ is? Is Jesus Christ the image of the invisible God and in Him the fullness of God dwell? Is Jesus Christ the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to God but through Him?
Prayer: Father God, I thank you for loving me with an unfailing love. I acknowledge that you are the God of creation. You are the only true and living God. Lord God, search my heart. If I have any doubt about the deity of Jesus Christ, help me to accept the truth in your written word. Jesus Christ is the fullness of God in the flesh. Help me to rest in this truth, Amen!