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Revelation of the Person of the King

Revelation of the Person of the King

Mark 8:27–30; Luke 9:18–21

13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?”

14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

Revelation of the Person of the King

Revelation of the Person of the King

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 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?”

14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

“But who do you say that I am?”

A question that everyone will have to answer sooner or later!!!

In todays society, there are many beliefs about Jesus.

Some say a good man, a prophet, a myth, many different things.

Jesus and His disciples were traveling and when they came to Caesarea Philippi, Jesus ask them this series of questions.

There is no reason given to why He ask this, He just does.

In todays society, there are many beliefs about Jesus.

Some say a good man, a prophet, a myth, many different things.

Jesus and His disciples were traveling and when they came to Caesarea Philippi, Jesus ask them this series of questions.

There is no reason given to why He ask this.

This is Christmas approaching us and thoughts are going toward the Holiday season.

Some are celebrating Christmas for the right reason, the Birth of our Lord and Savior.

Others are wound up it the paganism of the season, the giving of gifts only.

If we do not recognize Jesus as Peter did, we are celebrating Christmas the wrong way.

This is Christmas approaching us and thoughts are going toward the Holiday season.

Some are celebrating Christmas for the right reason, the Birth of our Lord and Savior.

Others are wound up it the paganism of the season, the giving of gifts only.

If we do not recognize Jesus as Peter did, we are celebrating Christmas the wrong way.

We have to know who Jesus is.

The event that is recorded in these verses took place about two and a half years into Jesus’ earthly ministry, which means the cross was only about six months away.

Well, knowing that His arrest and crucifixion was right around the corner, Jesus took His closest followers up to a place called Caesarea Philippi for a retreat of sorts.

Another thing: at that time the population of Caesarea Philippi was mainly non-Jewish, so there would have been no interruptions by multitudes clamoring for Jesus’ attention, nor would there have been any Jewish religious leaders, who by this time were looking for any opportunity to arrest our Lord.

In other words this was a perfect place for our Lord to bring His first followers for some much needed solitude and study.

And this retreat was indeed much-needed because as I said time was growing short.

The cross was visible on the horizon, and because it was it was imperative that James and John, and Peter and the others have a clear understanding of Who Jesus was, why He had been born, what was about to be done to Him, and why.

Another thing: at that time the population of Caesarea Philippi was mainly non-Jewish, so there would have been no interruptions by multitudes clamoring for Jesus’ attention, nor would there have been any Jewish religious leaders, who by this time were looking for any opportunity to arrest our Lord.

In other words this was a perfect place for our Lord to bring His first followers for some much needed solitude and study.

And this retreat was indeed much-needed because as I said time was growing short.

The cross was visible on the horizon, and because it was it was imperative that James and John, and Peter and the others have a clear understanding of Who Jesus was, why He had been born, what was about to be done to Him, and why.

Another thing: at that time the population of Caesarea Philippi was mainly non-Jewish, so there would have been no interruptions by multitudes clamoring for Jesus’ attention, nor would there have been any Jewish religious leaders, who by this time were looking for any opportunity to arrest our Lord.

In other words this was a perfect place for our Lord to bring His first followers for some much needed solitude and study.

And this retreat was indeed much-needed because as I said time was growing short.

The cross was visible on the horizon, and because it was it was imperative that James and John, and Peter and the others have a clear understanding of Who Jesus was, why He had been born, what was about to be done to Him, and why.

Now, another thing you need to know to get your understanding of the setting of this text accurate is the fact that in Jesus’ day the hills of the Caesarea Philippi area were scattered with temples of ancient Syrian Baal worship.

As many as 14 such temples would have littered the landscape.

And, not only were Syrian gods worshiped there, there was also a cavern nearby that was said to have been the birthplace of the Greek god Pan, the “god” of nature.

Caesarea Philippi was originally called “Panias.”

Another huge temple would have stood there in Jesus’ day built out of white marble by Herod the Great and dedicated to the worship of Augustus Caesar.

While traveling, Jesus ask the Disciples a couple of questions.

It doesn’t tell us why He ask these questions, but He did.

The Lord’s first question is this: “Whom do men say that I am?” Jesus knew what the people were saying about Him.

He wasn’t paranoid, nor was He seeking the praise of men.

Jesus intended to use the opinions of the people, concerning His identity, to cause the disciples to think about their own opinions of just Who Jesus was.

The Lord’s first question is this: “Whom do men say that I am?” Jesus knew what the people were saying about Him.

He wasn’t paranoid, nor was He seeking the praise of men.

Jesus intended to use the opinions of the people, concerning His identity, to cause the disciples to think about their own opinions of just Who Jesus was.

· When Jesus asks this question, His men tell Jesus want they have been hearing others say.

They said some people say that you are, “John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets.”

Let’s take a moment to break their response down.

Ø John the Baptist – Jesus certainly resembled John the Baptist in His preaching.

Both men preached a message of repentance and righteousness.

But, many people had seen Jesus and John together, so this response is kind of strange to me.

Of course, Herod Antipas believed that Jesus was none other than John the Baptist raised from the dead,

, 16. 14 Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known.

And he said, “John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”

14 Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known.

And he said, “John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”

16 But when Herod heard, he said, “This is John, whom I beheaded; he has been raised from the dead!”

And others said, “It is the Prophet, or like one of the prophets.”

16 But when Herod heard, he said, “This is John, whom I beheaded; he has been raised from the dead!”

That is probably where the John the Baptist theory came from.

That is probably where that theory came from.

Ø Others believed that Jesus was Elijah raised from the dead.

Ø Others believed that Jesus was “One of the prophets”.

This was a long list that included such prophets as Moses, Daniel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea, and others.

Like Moses, Jesus declared the Law of God.

Like Isaiah, Jesus preached about sacrifice and holiness.

Like Daniel, the message of Jesus was a prophetic message of a coming King and His kingdom.

Like Jeremiah, Jesus carried out a ministry marked by compassion and brokenness.

He was, after all, “a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief”, .

Like Hosea, Jesus loved the unlovable and was willing to redeem lost, wretched sinners.

That’s what the people were saying, but other voices were also expressing their opinions about Jesus in that day.

Ø The Pharisees and other religious elitists of the day said, “…He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?” .

Ø The Scribes, the men viewed as great teachers of the Law, said, “He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils,” .

Ø The Sanhedrin, the ruling body of the Jewish religion, said, “…He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses?

behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

What think ye?

They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?” .

Ø His Own family and friends said, “He is beside himself,” .

Ø Even as Jesus hung on the cross, giving His life a ransom for sin, the religious elite continued to express their evil opinion of Him.

“Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe.

And they that were crucified with him reviled him,” .

People at the time Jesus was walking on this earth, people all thru the ages, and people in todays society, answer the question, “Who is Jesus?” in many different ways.