The Identity of Jesus Christ

Jesus stood with His disciples in the region of Caesarea Philippi. Surrounded by temples

and false gods, He asked a simple question: “Who do people say that the Son of

Man is?” They answered with rumors and opinions — John the Baptist,

Elijah, one of the prophets. Then Jesus turned the question inward. “But who do you

say that I am?” Simon Peter stepped forward and declared: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living

God.” Jesus smiled and replied: “Blessed are you… for this was not

revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.” From the beginning

of His ministry, heaven testified to this truth. At His baptism, the sky opened and