The Tree Church

Jesus asks His disciples who the crowd thinks that He is. Jesus then asks Peter, "Who do you say that I am?"  This question is being posed to men who left everything, made financial sacrifices, and risked their lives to follow.  Isn't it obvious who they think He is? Jesus wanted them to declare the fullness of who He is. When Peter says, YOU ARE THE CHRIST!  This statement goes beyond the crowd's perspective all the way to the fullness of who He is.  What Peter was saying is, "You are the one we have been waiting for since the moment of the fall.  You are our hope...our Savior...our way back to God." Is Jesus the Christ in your life? Is He your hope?  Your provider and sustainer?  Is He your Lord? Or is He just a moral teacher?  Just an influence? How you respond will determine if He is wisdom and power or foolishness and a stumbling block.