Is “Who do you say that I am?” really a life or death question. Read 1 John 5:11-13 and John 14:6 and discuss.

What do most people you talk to think about Jesus, who do they say that HE is?

The Jews were awaiting “the Messiah,” why do you think they didn’t wee Christ as the Messiah, even with all the miracles? Why did John the Baptist have his doubts? (Matt. 11:1-3)

Why was the concept of Jesus “suffering” so hard for disciples to accept?

Man’s dilemma is Sin, God’s solution is the cross – why is this such a problem for many people to accept? 1 Cor. 1:8, 1 Cor 1:23 - but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

Read Mark 8:3, Do you think that Jesus was too harsh with Peter in His response to him? Isa. 55

Was Satan in Peter at that moment, or was Peter simple being a mouthpiece for Satan? Are you ever a mouthpiece for Satan, how?

Read Mark 8:34 – 38 and discuss the ultimatum

Jesus call to follow Him (34)

· Deny Himself

· Take up His Cross

· Follow me

2 Options (35)

· Save your life = lose your life

· Lose your life for Jesus sake and Gospel’s = save you life

Consequence of your Decision (36 – 37))

· Gain the whole world = forfeit soul

· Lose the whole world = gain your soul

Are you ever ashamed of Jesus? If so when?