Key Ideas
Faith Fact
Faith Fact
I can know the truth.
Faith Verse
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Question of the Day: Who is Jesus?
Read about It
Read: Matthew 16:13–20
Have you ever heard a rumor about someone? Maybe it was rumor about a new kid or a teacher. People love to make guesses about other people’s lives. It was the same with Jesus. He healed the sick, did miracles, and taught in ways that were different. Many people had lots of guesses about who Jesus was, but the guesses in today’s verses were all wrong.
When Jesus asked the disciples who they thought He was, Simon Peter didn’t need to make guesses. He knew the truth about who Jesus was because God had shown or revealed it to him. He knew that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God. Just like Simon Peter knew the truth about Jesus, we can also know the truth. When we ask God to help us, He will reveal His truth to us.
Talk about It
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Question 1. In the Bible verses we read, who did some people believe Jesus was? Answer 1. They thought He was John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or another prophet. (Matthew 16:14)
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| Question 2. How do you think the disciples felt when Jesus asked them who they thought He was?
Answer 2. Answers will vary.
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| Question 3. How did Simon Peter know the truth about Jesus?
Answer 3. Jesus told Peter, “My Father in heaven has revealed this to you.” (Matthew 16:17)
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| Question 4. Why do you think Jesus wanted the disciples not to tell anyone?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. Who is Jesus?
Answer 5. The Messiah, the Son of God (Matthew 16:16) |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, help us know the truth of who You are and how we should live because of that. Amen.