The Jesus Question

Several years ago I was in Israel with a group of pilgrims, walking
 where Jesus walked. On the second day of our trip we found
 ourselves at the ruins in Caesarea Philippi. Our guide’s name was
 Nedal. He was learned and wise. He knew the region and history,
 but you could also tell that for him it was personal. His teaching
 on that day entranced me. He brought the following story from
 Matthew’s Gospel to life, and I have been pondering it in new
 ways ever since.
 
 Jesus was walking with his disciples in the district of Caesarea
 Philippi when he asked them two questions. The first question
 was: “Who do people say that I am?” The disciples replied, “Some
 say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of
 the prophets” (Matthew 16:13–20).
 
 The second question Jesus asked was: “But who do you say
 that I am?”
 
 This is the Jesus question. Who do you say that Jesus is? Not
 who do your parents or teachers, spouse, pastor, or friends say
 that Jesus is, but who do you say he is? This is the inescapable
 question about the unavoidable Jesus. Sooner or later, we each
 have to proclaim for ourselves who we think Jesus is.
 
 Matthew Kelly

 From Rediscover Jesus
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