Who Is Jesus? | Mark 8:27–33

Who do you say Jesus is?

It's one of the most important questions ever asked, and in Mark 8, Jesus asks it directly to His disciples. Peter gives the right answer: "You are the Messiah." Yet only moments later, Peter rebukes Jesus for speaking about the cross, revealing that it's possible to confess the right words while still thinking according to human wisdom rather than God's.

In this sermon from Mark 8:27–33, we'll consider two searching questions:

Who do you say Jesus is?

Do your actions align with that answer?

Together we'll explore:

Why recognizing Jesus as the Messiah is a gift of God's grace.

Why Christ's suffering, rejection, death, and resurrection were necessary for our salvation.

What Jesus meant when He said, "Get behind me, Satan."

How our lives reveal whether we truly believe Jesus is Lord.

Jesus did not come merely to be admired as a teacher or respected as a prophet. He came to suffer in our place, conquer sin and death, and call us to follow Him—even when that path includes hardship. His wisdom leads to life, while our own wisdom ultimately leads to death.

If you're looking for a church family in the Chattanooga area, we'd love to meet you.

East Brainerd Baptist Church

📍 1047 Graysville Road

Chattanooga, TN 37421

🕚 Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM

Learn more at eastbrainerdbaptist.org.

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