For Kids · 4 min with a grown-up
Jesus asks His friends the most important question in the world — and Peter gives the answer that changes everything.
Today's Story
One day Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do people say I am?” They answered, “Some say John the Baptist. Some say Elijah, or one of the prophets.”
Then Jesus asked the most important question of all: “But who do YOU say I am?”
Peter spoke up boldly: “You are the Messiah — the Son of the living God!” The Messiah was the Special One God had promised to send for a long, long time. Peter understood: Jesus wasn't just a teacher or a prophet. He was God's own Son, the Promised One!
Jesus was so glad. “You are blessed, Peter! God Himself showed you this truth.” Jesus said that on this strong, rock-solid truth — that He is God's Son — He would build His church, His big family of followers. And nothing could ever defeat it.
The most important thing anyone can ever know is who Jesus really is.
A Big Word
Memory Verse
Talk About It
- Jesus asked, “Who do YOU say I am?” How would you answer that question?
- Peter said Jesus is the Son of the living God. Why is knowing who Jesus is the most important thing of all?
- Jesus said He would build His church — His big family of followers. How does it feel to be part of God's family?