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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