Guiding Scripture: Mark 8:27-30: ​​Jesus and his disciples left Galilee and went up to the villages near Caesarea Philippi. As they were walking along, he asked them, “Who do people say I am?” 28 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say you are one of the other prophets.”

Contributing Writer: Joshua Slaughter

Jesus wanted to test the disciples, a pop quiz if you will. He wanted to know if the disciples were gaining anything during their journey. They’ve been through a lot at this point, with more to come in the future.

In my opinion, a notable point is the other names they mention: John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets of old. And I do wonder if they had moments where they thought Jesus could be someone new.

Then Jesus asked them, “But who do you say I am?” (Mark 8:29a)

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This devotional was submitted by Joshua Slaughter, a loving contributor to Our Given Purpose. Edited by Torrie Slaughter the founder of Our Given Purpose® in the Commonwealth of Virginia.