Matthew 16:16

Jesus asked His disciples who others said He was. Then He asked the more important question, “But who do you say that I am?”

Matthew 16:16 records Simon Peter’s answer, “‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’”

Jesus’ question to the disciples is a question every one of us must answer. Have we replied to Jesus as Simon Peter did?

Jesus affirmed Peter, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.” (v17).

Did we catch that? Jesus did more than affirm that Peter answered correctly. Jesus said Peter was blessed. Not that he would one day be blessed, but that he was already blessed.

Peter’s understanding that Jesus was more than a good man, He was God’s Son who had come to bring salvation, brought the blessing of his sins being forgiven.

So too, you are blessed if you have confessed Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. You are blessed because your sins are forgiven. You are blessed with the Holy Spirit. You are blessed with new life in Christ. In case you haven’t thought about it lately, let your blessings sink in.

Jesus, You are the CHRIST, the son of the living God. I praise and worship You. Thank You for blessing me for eternity.

Jesus asked His disciples who others said He was.  Then He asked the more important question.  “But who do you say that I am?” That’s a question every one of us must answer. Have we replied to Jesus as Simon Peter did?  That Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God?  Jesus affirmed Peter with these words, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.” (v17). Did we catch that? Jesus did more than affirm to Peter that he answered correctly. Jesus also pointed out that because Peter had confessed with his mouth what he knew in his heart – that Jesus is the Christ, Peter was blessed. Not only that Peter would be blessed one day, but that he was already blessed. Peter’s heavenly grasp that Jesus was more than a good man, that Jesus was God’s Son who had come to save us from our sins, sealed Peter’s destiny. His confession sealed his sins being eternally forgiven.  So, too, my friend, you are blessed.  Blessed with the forgiveness of your sins for eternity. Blessed with knowing the destiny of your soul so you don’t have to live in fear of death.  In case you haven’t thought about it lately, let the blessing sink in.

Jesus, You are the CHRIST, the SON OF THE LIVING GOD. I praise You!

“Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’”   Matthew 16:16

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Jesus asked His disciples who others said He was.  Then He asked the more important question.  “But who do you say that I am?” That’s a question every one of us must answer. Have we replied to Jesus as Simon Peter did?  That Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God?  Jesus affirmed Peter with these words, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.” (v17). Did we catch that? Jesus did more than affirm to Peter that he answered correctly. Jesus also pointed out that because Peter had confessed with his mouth what he knew in his heart – that Jesus is the Christ, Peter was blessed. Not only that Peter would be blessed one day, but that he was already blessed. Peter’s heavenly grasp that Jesus was more than a good man, that Jesus was God’s Son who had come to save us from our sins , sealed Peter’s destiny. His confession sealed his sins being eternally forgiven.  So, too, my friend, you are blessed.  Blessed with the forgiveness of your sins for eternity. Blessed with knowing the destiny of your soul so you don’t have to live in fear of death.  In case you haven’t thought about it lately, let the blessing sink in.

Jesus, You are the CHRIST, the SON OF THE LIVING GOD. I praise You!

“Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’”   Matthew 16:16

HERE is where you’ll find scriptures and worship songs to encourage you throughout the day. 

There were twelve. And Jesus. They were in the vicinity of Caesarea Philippi. I was there in 1997 and we visited the nearby Grotto of Pan located at the mouth of a cave and from which springs sometimes flowed. Believing the cave was the entry gate to the underworld and in order to entice the return of their half man half goat god, Pan, people engaged in hideous acts of worship, including prostitution and sexual interaction between humans and goats.* Why did Jesus choose this “red light district” gate of hell to ask, “Who do people say the Son of Man is? Who do you say that I am?” And then go on to announce that the “gates of hell” would not overpower Peter’s confession, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” (Matthew 16:13,15-19)  I believe it was because Jesus was confronting the evil in His day rather than backing down from it. The Son of Man Son of God is the true God. The half god half goat is of the devil. But how did Peter’s correct confession come about? Jesus tells us. “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.” (v 17)  If we want to hear more than the noise of our culture, we must devote ourselves to quiet time to hear God speak. Learn more and register today – “Starting Strong with 2020 Vision.”

Jesus, You are the CHRIST, the SON OF THE LIVING GOD. How we love You.

“Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” 

Matthew 16:16

Jesus asked His disciples who others were saying He was.  Then He asked, “But who do you say that I am?” That’s a question every one of must answer. Simon Peter replied that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God. He got it right. Jesus affirmed Peter, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.” (v17). Peter had a heavenly grasp on the fact that Jesus wasn’t just a prophet or good man. He was the anointed Messiah who had come to save us from our sins. Today, the question remains, “Who do you say Jesus is?” 

Jesus, You are the CHRIST, the SON OF THE LIVING GOD, the anointed Messiah. I praise You!

HERE is where you’ll find scriptures and worship songs to encourage you throughout the day. 

“Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” 

Matthew 16:16

Jesus asked His disciples who people were saying He was.  Then He asked, “But who do you say that I am?” That’s a question every one of must answer. Simon Peter replied that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God. Bingo! He got it right. Jesus praised Peter, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.” (v17). Peter grasped that Jesus wasn’t just a prophet or good man. He was the anointed Messiah who had come to save us from our sins. Today, the question remains, “Who do you say Jesus is?” 

Jesus, You are the CHRIST, the SON OF THE LIVING GOD, the anointed Messiah. I praise You!

 HERE is where you’ll find scriptures and worship songs in praise of Jesus Christ.