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Christ is the Answer
Text: Matthew 16:13
When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do
men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art] John the Baptist:
some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say
ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living
God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and
blood hath not revealed [it] unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Key Verse: "Whom say ye that I am?" vs. 15
Introduction:
Joke: Who was that man? "I thought he was a little familiar to be the minister."
Throughout the centuries many have asked, "Who is Jesus?" Was he just a man, or prophet.
Was he God? The question is merely a thought until it impacts me, because the answer of
who Jesus is to me is the difference between heaven and hell, condemnation and
forgiveness. Who then is Jesus to you?
All here today must face the question, "Who is Jesus?" For those who have confessed
Him as Lord, how does that confession change your life now? For those that are lost it is a
question that determines eternity. How will you answer this morning when Jesus asks, "Who do
you say that I am?"
For those that are lost, Who is Jesus? is a question that determines your eternity. If he is just
a man, just a prophet just a teacher to you then you are lost and eternity is dark and filled
with torment for you. If you will accept him as your Lord and Saviour then eternity is filled
with life and joy and fellowship. How will you answer this morning when Jesus asks, "Who
do you say that I am?"