Who is Jesus and Why Does It Matter?
Matthew 16:13-28
Part of The Gospel of the King—According to Matthew
March 9, 2024

Who is Jesus and why does it matter?

The most important question of your life

I. Who is Jesus? - Matthew 16:13-20
II. What did He do? - Matthew 16:21-23
III. What is a disciple’s reasonable response? - Matthew 16:24-28

I. Who is Jesus?
Matthew 16:13-20

Questions about Jesus identity in Matthew’s Gospel:

  • 7:28 - the crowds were astonished
  • 8:27 - what sort of man is this that even the wind and waves obey him
  • 11:3 - are you the one or should we wait for another?
  • 13:55 - is not this the carpenter’s son? Where did he get all this?
  • 15:31 - the crowd wondered… (at his power to heal)
  • 26:63 - are you the Christ the Son of God?
  • 27:11 - are you the king of the Jews (Pilate)

Matthew on the Identity of Jesus:

  • 1:20 - conceived by the Holy Spirit
  • 1:21 - he will save his people from their sins
  • 1:23 - Immanuel, God with us
  • 2:2 - where is the King of the Jews? (Wise men)
  • 3:17 - this is my beloved Son
  • 5:17 - he has come to fulfill the Law and the Prophets
  • 8:29 - what have you to do with us Son of God
  • 12:8 - the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath
  • 14:33 - Truly you are the Son of God (after Jesus walked on water)
  • 21:9 - Hosanna to the Son of David
  • 21:11 - this is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth
  • 26:64 - You have said so - in essence Yes, I am!
  • 27:11 - I am the king of the Jews
  • 27:54 - Centurion: Truly this was the Son of God.
  • 28:18 - the one with all authority

What difference does it make if Jesus is the Son of God?

The Church Jesus builds:

  • Loved by Jesus
  • Called by Jesus
  • Saved by Jesus
  • Build by Jesus
  • Commissioned by Jesus
  • Protected by Jesus
  • Invited by Jesus

II. What did He do?
Matthew 16:21-23

The Son of man must suffer…

  • Acts 2:22-23
  • Isaiah 53:10

III. What is a disciple’s reasonable response?
Matthew 16:24-28

APPLICATION

  • Who do you say Jesus is?
  • What does that mean for you today?
  • Do you love the Church Jesus builds for His glory and our joy?