Nestled in between the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 and the transfiguration, we have this all important conversation that Jesus has with His disciples. This question and its answer are really the core of our beliefs about this world; who do we say Jesus is? Is He a nice teacher or a prophet? Or is He truly who He says He is, the Son of God?

[Luke 9.18-20]

18 Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"

19 And they answered, "John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen."

20 Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered, "The Christ of God."

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What was Jesus doing when He asked this important question?

+ What question does Jesus ask the disciples first?

+ How do the disciples answer?

+ Why does Elijah matter?

+ What is the second question that Jesus asks?

+ Who answers the question?

+ What is so significant about the answer that Peter gives?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ Do you really truly believe that Jesus is Lord and is the Christ?

+ Does that permeate your life?

+ How can you meet people where they are?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?