Who Do People Say The Son of Man Is?

This question came to me the other day and I have been fixated on it ever since. If this question was to be asked a century ago, the answers would be rather consistent. Many would say He is the Saviour of mankind, Son of God, the Way or the Prince of peace just to name a few. Today, however, those answers would be rather different I fear. Who is Jesus? This question has been asked of many by many. There are two sides to this question. To ask this of some would solicit the answer that He was a great man, a prophet but nothing else. There are some religions, who believe that Jesus was a man, nothing more, nothing less. I have also heard people say that Jesus is a myth, just like Zeus or Apollo. Show people pictures of a bearded man and many in North America would choose the Caucasian male with European features and they would lean towards an English accent. Some would say Christ was a shyster, a charlatan looking to swindle people out of their riches. All of this is fake news but so many cling onto it as truth.

“Who do people say the Son of Man is?”

They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Matt 16:13-14

Here is question two then. Who do you say Jesus is? Do you have a ready answer for those who inquire? Is this a question you have pondered over the years and believe, completely? Many will throw out the standard stock answers, the answers they have heard time and again. Now what would happen if the passion of your faith came through in the answer? Consider Peter’s response.

“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matt 16:15-16

Brilliant response! The truth and it was from the heart! How do we know it was from the heart?

Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.

Faith is more than regurgitating the lines we read in books. Faith in Christ is all about the relationship we have with the Saviour and then sharing that passion with others. Remember this, once you share that passion, you can never take it back. Loving God while loving each other; that is the Truth!

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Blessings
Pastor Todd