Who Do You Say That I Am?
"He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?" Matthew 16:15 (KJV) Among all the questions Jesus asked during His earthly ministry, this may be the most significant. He did not ask it because He lacked information. As the Son of God, Jesus knew the hearts of His disciples (John 2:24–25). Instead, He asked the question to bring them to a personal confession of faith. Every person must eventually answer this same question. Not, "Who do others say Jesus is?" But, "Who do you say that He is?" The Opinions of the Crowd Jesus first asked: "Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?" Matthew 16:13 (KJV) The disciples responded with the popular opinions of the day: John the Baptist. Elijah. Jeremiah. One of the prophets. Everyone had an opinion about Jesus. Much like today. Some call Him a good teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Some admire Him as a moral example. Others reject Him altogether. Public opinion has always been di...