Ep. 131: Jesus' most important question

Ep. 131: Peter’s Confession – Who Do You Say That I Am?In this episode of Focused on Christ, Mike Crump and Pastor Nathan Smith dive into one of the most pivotal moments in the Gospels—Peter’s confession in Matthew 16:13–23.From Jesus’ probing question, “Who do you say that I am?”, to Peter’s bold declaration that He is the Christ, we unpack the depth of this confession, the divine revelation behind it, and what it teaches us about faith, evangelism, and the church.We also explore the tension between Peter’s great moment of insight and his later rebuke of Jesus, revealing how even devoted followers can misunderstand God’s plan—especially when it involves suffering and sacrifice.Topics in this episode include:The significance of public opinion about JesusWhat it means to confess Christ as the Son of the living GodHow God reveals truth to His peopleModern-day hindrances to trusting Christ in suffering📖 Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13–23🔗 Resources & Connect:Visit focusedonchrist.com for more episodes, articles, and resources.📅 Next Episode: Jesus’ view on taxes—don’t miss it!#BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #PetersConfession #Matthew16 #Faith #Church #FocusedOnChrist

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Focused on Christ is dedicated to exalting Christ and equipping the church. Hosted by Mike Crump and Dr. Nathan Smith, Focused on Christ looks at topics and issues facing the Christian church and filters them through the Word of God. As pastors, Mike and Nathan can help navigate theology, current events, and relational issues that crop up in and around the church in order that followers of Jesus are prepared for living the gospel life among the nations. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning on all podcasting platforms as well as YouTube and X.