Questions are powerful. I began to really understand this when I went through life coaching training & certification. The whole art of coaching is asking the right questions. The right questions force us to dig deep and evaluate our lives.

Jesus asked some really good questions that forced people to look at their lives through a different Christ-focused lens. We’re going to ask ourselves 3 different questions that Jesus asked. These are 3 power questions that if you answer them honestly and introspectively, will reset our focus on Christ.

In Matthew chapter 16, verses 13-20 Jesus is spending some time with his disciples. He realized a teachable moment and asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” That was easy question for them. They began rattle off different answers…”Some say John the Baptist”, “Others say Elijah, Jeremiah, or other prophets.” Then Jesus asked the game changing power question…

“But who do you say that I am?”

Jesus changes the word “people” to “you” and gets real personal.  Peter answers, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Peter expresses the full extent of who Jesus is to him. Jesus was pleased with his answer. I’m not sure if Peter realized it or not, but he was worshiping God face to face in that moment.

What about you…Who do you say that Jesus is?

Make it personal. Tell him what your life would be like without him. Use that question to refocus your orientation on him. Confess your weakness to him and your complete dependence on him. Worship him.

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