Real Conversations (Luke 8-10)Sýnishorn

In our reading this week, we have been prompted to consider the implications of Jesus’ praying alone. Today, we will look at Jesus’ conversation with His disciples following His time in prayer. He responds with a question. Rest assured, when Jesus (or God) asks a question in the Bible, it’s rhetorical – He doesn’t need the answer. So, it’s very important for us to consider the question. Jesus asked, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” The disciples replied, but Jesus followed up with a far more personal question: “Who do you say that I am?”

Rarely at a loss for words, Peter boldly responded, “the Christ.” After this, Jesus commanded the disciples to stay silent and not share that He was the Christ. Jesus wanted them to keep this to themselves because His work was not yet finished. Jesus’ death and Resurrection would be the ultimate proof of His position as the Son of God. However, before Jesus ultimately displayed to the world who He was, He asked the ever-important question: “Who do you say that I am?”

Question

We live on the backside of Jesus’ death and Resurrection. We have been witnesses to the Scriptural history of Jesus. With that in mind, who do you say Jesus is?

Prayer:

Lord, help me see who You really are. Help me know Your heart and believe that You are who You claim to be. Father, help my unbelief.