Join us today as we explore the question that Jesus asks His disciples in Mark 8: “Who do you say I am?”
What feels like faith quickly reveals our instinct to shape Jesus into something manageable, something aligned with our expectations rather than God’s redemptive plan. Today’s scripture confronts us with a defining choice: will we cling to our own version of life, or entrust ourselves fully to the crucified and risen King?
Reflection Questions
- What stood out in today’s message? What did you find both challenging and encouraging? Did you learn anything new?
- What expectations does Peter have for Jesus as the Messiah? How were those different than what Jesus said here?
- What expectations do people often have about Jesus that might be different from what Jesus actually said?
- What are areas of life or things around us that can compete for our loyalty or trust?
- What does “denying yourself and taking up your cross” look like in your everyday life right now?
