Who Do You Say that I Am? | January 26, 2025

Speaker: Rev. David Hockett

January 26, 2025

Rev. David Hockett

Senior Pastor

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Take-Home Notes: “Who Do You Say That I Am?”

Key Scripture:
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “God’s Messiah.” — Luke 9:20

Main Points:

  1. Jesus' Transformative Questions:

    • Jesus asked over 300 questions during His ministry, often leaving them open-ended to spark reflection and transformation.

    • Today’s focus: “Who do you say that I am?”

    • The question isn’t just about correct knowledge—it’s about the impact your answer has on how you live your life.

  2. Three Types of Questions Jesus Asked (from Magrey deVega):

    • Factual Questions: Straightforward answers (Who, What, When, Where, etc.).

    • Interpretive Questions: Encouraging deeper thought and opinions.

    • Evaluative Questions: Calling us to examine the impact of the answer on our hearts, minds, and lives.

  3. Peter’s Answer:

    • Peter boldly declared, “You are the Christ of God.”

    • While the answer was factually correct, Jesus urged Peter (and us) to let the truth change how we live.

  4. Living the Answer:

    • Believing Jesus is the Christ means reorienting our lives to reflect His kingdom values:

      • Selflessness: Deny yourself and take up your cross daily.

      • Service: Extend mercy and love to others, just as God has shown mercy to you.

      • Sacrifice: Be willing to give up personal gain for the sake of others and the kingdom.

  5. Faith in Action:

    • Jesus calls us to love our neighbors and even our enemies, live generously, and seek justice.

    • The true marker of discipleship is not being “right” but being known by our love.

Reflection Questions:

  1. Who do you say Jesus is in your life today?

  2. How does your answer shape your actions, priorities, and relationships?

  3. What is one way you can reflect Christ’s love, generosity, or justice this week?

Call to Action:

  • Join us in the Questions Jesus Asked study on Wednesdays at 5:45 PM in the Seymour Building.

  • Take time this week to meditate on Luke 9:20 and ask yourself, “What would Jesus have me do?”

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