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Who did Jesus think that He was?

^{Matthew 16:13, Daniel 7: 1-28, John 1:1-14, 8:58, 10:25-33, 14:6-9, Colossians 1:16-17, 2 Peter 3:9}

Jesus claimed to be the God and our Savior and source of life.

Who did the crowds think that Jesus was?

^{Matthew 16:14-23}

The crowds knew that He was uniquely in ways.

Peter knew He was the and the .

Can’t we all just ?

Logic asserts that two cannot be at the same time.

Which Jesus can actually save us?

^{Matthew 16:24-28, Acts 2,10, Philippians 2:5-11, Galatians 2:20, Romans 3:23-24, 6:23, 10:9-13, 12:1-2}

Jesus promises eternal life and a better life here to all who:

Deny themselves = Say no to - living.

Take up their cross = Embrace to your old .

Follow Him = Keep walking in .

WARM UP

1. We just celebrated Easter. What is a memorable Easter for you, and why does it stand out?

   
   

2. In this weekend's passage, Jesus gives Simon a new name – Peter. Did you have a nickname growing up or one that friends still use today? What's the story behind it?

   
   

3. What was something new, memorable, or surprising from this weekend's message

   
   

KNOW IT

In the passage this weekend, Jesus asks His disciples who people think He is, and then asks them, “What about you?” Re-read Matthew 16:13-28.

1. Jesus draws a distinction between what people say about Him and what His disciples personally believe. How would you personally describe what it looks like to truly know Jesus, and follow Him daily, not just in words, but in how you live?

   
   

2. Even after walking closely with Jesus, Peter still misunderstood parts of who He was and what He came to do. How do people today tend to get Jesus right in some areas, but wrong in others? What are areas you feel like you still need to get right or work on?

   
   

SHARE IT

1. Peter went from getting it right to getting it wrong in a matter of moments. Jesus actually called him, “Satan,” yet continued to work in his life. Can you think of a time you acted more like Satan than Christ? What did you learn about God’s grace from that experience?

   
   

2. Chris talked about the exchange we make when we surrender and follow Jesus. Look back at verses 25-26. How would you describe the kind of life you’ve gained since surrendering to Jesus?

   
   

LIVE IT

1. Chris talked about three main things that show our surrender to Jesus: our relationships, our finances, and our entertainment. What is one way your life looks noticeably different in any of those three areas because you follow Jesus?

   
   

2. Which of these is the easiest to for you to surrender, and which is the hardest? What step can you take this week to surrender something you struggle to release?