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Matthew 16:15
"He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?"

It is smart for us to study Jesus's questions. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus brought His Disciples to Caesarea Philippi. Where multiculturalism was the rule of the day. Much like it is today. In the midst of this confusion, Jesus asks His Disciples "Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?"

He was given various answers. Not that different from the answers people give today. He's a teacher of a moral code. Or, He's a good Man who wants to make you better. All of which contradicts the record His Disciples sacrificed their lives to give to us.

Today's verse gets to the real point. Jesus asked "Who do you say I Am?" Jesus has been performing miracles, teaching, and healing, and the disciples have witnessed much of this. Have the Disciples come to a deeper understanding of His identity and purpose? Jesus is pushing His Disciples to understand who He is and what He's doing. 

The answer requires us to acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, and the Savior of the world. When we answer this question in the affirmative, we acknowledge that Jesus is our Lord and Savior, and that He has come to save us from our sins. The implications of answering correctly are profound. It means that we are acknowledging Jesus’ divinity, His authority, and His power to save us. It means that we are committed to following Him, to obey His teachings, and to trust in His promises.
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