WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?
And Jesus went on with his disciples to the village of Caesarea Philippi, and on the way he asked his disciples, “WHO DO MEN SAY THAT I AM?” And they told Him, “John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others one of the prophets.”
And He asked them, “BUT, WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?” Peter answered him,
“YOU ARE THE CHRIST, THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD.”
Today, Jesus is asking you the crucial question, “Who do you say that I am?” Your whole life, your goals in life, and your value system will depend on the answer to that question. So think and answer. Choose your responses and put a tick mark.
1. Who is Jesus Christ for you? (Tick whatever is relevant for you)
– The Son of God
– Just a man
– Someone who lived about 2000 years ago
– A revolutionary
– A friend who is close to me
– Someone who lives in the church
– A religious reformer
– A prophet
– Any other:
2. When you hear the name of Christ, what picture do you get?
– A Superman who can work miracles and render your life free from trouble
– A Policeman who is waiting to catch you and book you for the slightest offense
– A jealous person who restricts your freedom
– A friend who has lived through all you are living through, and who is
able and eager to help you in all your needs and love you deeply
– Any other:
3. According to you which of the following quotes describe best your own image of Christ? (Choose only three you like best)
– “I am the light of the world; anyone who follows me will not be walking in the
dark; he will have the light of life” (John 8:12).
– “I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me”
(John 10:13-14).
– “I have not come to call the virtuous but sinners to repentance”
(Luke 5:32)
– “And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time”
(Mathew 28:20)
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– “Jesus looked at him (the young man) and loved him” (Mark 10:21)
– “My commandment is this: love one another just as I love you”
(John 15:12)
– “Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you…
Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid” (John 14:27)
– “I love you just as the Father loves me; remain in my love (John 15:9)
– “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads and I will
give you rest (Mathew 28:20)
– Any other:
4. What do you expect Christ to do for you in your life? (Tick two)
– Solve all your problems
– Save your soul
– Give all that you ask for
– Keep off from interfering in your life
– Be by your side and walk with you as a friend
5. Jesus reveals Himself in the Gospels as: (Tick three you like best)
– Light of the world; Teacher of mankind (John 8:12)
– Way, Truth, Life: sure, complete Guide (John 14:6)
Hope of suffering mankind but does not set people against others
(Mathew 1:28)
– Good Shepherd who dies for others (John 10:11)
– Gives new life: I am the Bread of Life (John 6:35)
– Giver of immortal life: I am the Resurrection (John 11:25)
– Conqueror of evil: Be brave, I have conquered the world (John 16:33)
– Claims divinity: Union with the Father (John 8:58, John 14:11)
6. What does being a Christian mean for you? (Tick all that is relevant)
– Following a set of rules and regulations
– Going for Mass on Sundays
– Belonging to the Church
– Worshipping God in a way different from others
– Living the Gospel values
– Getting involved in the struggle to create a better world according to Gospel values
– Following the footsteps of a person – Jesus Christ
– Any other:
7. Which according to you are the seven most important Gospel Values?
Rank them in the order of importance
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