WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM
Luke 9:18-36
- The Christ of God (vs. 18-21)
a. What is Jesus doing when the disciples join Him?
b. How does looking back to vs. 7-9 help show where Jesus first question to the disciples comes from. What does He ask and what is the response?
c. What is Jesus second question and how is it way more personal?
d. What is Peter’s response?
e. Luke only includes Peter’s declaration but what admonition does Jesus include in Matthew 16:16-17?
f. Why would Jesus not want the disciples to declare Jesus true identity…yet?
- The Son of Man (vs. 21-27)
a. How clear is Jesus in telling the disciples what was about to happen to Him?
b. What does Jesus state is the cost of being a real disciple?
c. What is the only reason in the ancient world one was to take up ‘his’ cross?
What is Jesus really telling the disciples?
d. Based on Jesus statement are those ashamed of Jesus and His Word believers? (see also Lk 12:9, Mt 10:33, Rm 9:332 Tim 2:12)
e. What do you think Jesus means about not seeing death until they see the kingdom of God?
- Transfigured (vs. 27-36)
a. What is Jesus again doing when He takes Peter, James, and John to the mountain?
b. What happens to Jesus and what do the disciples see?
c. What are Moses and Elijah speaking with Jesus about?
d. How does Peter’s suggestion reveal he still was not seeing the Big Picture of Who Jesus is and why He came?
Application: Why is Jesus question to the disciples still a very personal question to each person that matters how we answer?
