You are the Christ

Matthew 16:13-20

Key verse 16:16

Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

 Read verse 13-14.  What question did Jesus ask his disciples?  What was the disciples answer?  Who do people today say Jesus is?

 Read verses 15-16.  What question did Jesus ask his disciples next?  What was Peter’s answer?  What does it mean that Jesus is the Christ?  Why do you think Peter also said that Jesus was the Son of the Living God?

 Read verses 17-20.  How was Peter able to confess Jesus as the Christ?  How did Jesus promise to bless Peter?  Why is it important for us to confess Jesus as the Christ?  Why is it important for us to make this confession?