69 Peter Recognizes Jesus as the Messiah [Mark 8:27–30]
The Bible passage: [Mark 8:27–30]
The Story:
Jesus was walking along a road to visit some villages. On the road He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that I am?”
They answered, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; still others say you are one of the prophets.”
At this, He asked them, “But you, who do you say that I am?”
Peter answered Him, “You are the Messiah!”
Jesus told them not to tell anyone about Him.
The Lessons:
- There are many opinions about who Jesus is. Some say He is a myth. Some say He was a great teacher. Some say He deceived people. Some say He was a good man. Some say He is who He said He was: the Messiah.
- Everyone must eventually decide who they say Jesus is. Who do you say He is?
- Peter affirmed his belief in Jesus as the Messiah.
- In asking the disciples to declare what they believed, He was preparing them for what was coming.
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