Ask the right questions 🤓

Let’s take a closer look at one of the most famous passages from Matthew 16—but not just read it, let’s truly discover it. Because if you want to find the Bible exciting, you have to learn to ask the right questions! ❔

Look here: “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ ‘But what about you?’ He asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’”(Matthew 16:13-15 NIV)

You’ve probably heard this passage many times, right? Maybe you’d just skim through it and move on. But wait! 🛑 This is where we often miss the greatest treasures of the Bible.

While moving quickly to the next part, we might overlook valuable insights!

So, what question could pop up in your mind in the very first sentence (“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples...”) 🤔

For example: WHY does Jesus ask this question RIGHT HERE? Where are they?

They’re in the region of Caesarea Philippi. Do you know where that is? No? Me neither… So it’s worth looking up! I love having thick Bible commentary books next to me when I read. If you do some research in a Bible commentary or online, you’ll find out:

👉 Caesarea Philippi was a deeply pagan place, full of temples and statues to foreign gods.

And now it gets interesting: WHY does Jesus ask this question RIGHT HERE?

💡 He wanted to make sure that His disciples would have strong faith—even after He’s gone!

Saying “Jesus is the Son of God” in church is easy. But at work? At school? Around people who don’t believe in God? That’s a different challenge. And this is exactly where Jesus asks, “Who do you say I am?”

🔎 Conclusion: The Bible becomes truly exciting when we don’t just read, but research between the lines.

By asking the right questions and putting ourselves in the shoes of the people in the story, we discover how alive and challenging God’s Word is!

Isn’t it fun? 😉🎉

You are a miracle!

Déborah