15-Sep-24 (Mark 8:24-38)

When you're trying to describe someone to another person, what kinds of things do you say about them? [Wait for answers]
In our gospel story for today, Jesus is talking with the disciples and he first asks, "Who do other people say that I am?" Then Jesus asks them, "But who do you say that I am?"
What do you think they said? [wait for answers]
Those are all good answers. What Peter said was, "You are the Christ (the one sent by God). The son of the living God."
And Jesus said, "Very good Peter. The Holy Spirit showed that to you."
So, what Jesus was saying was that he was the one sent by God to show us who God really is and tell us the truth about God.
Let's talk to God about that.
God, we thank you that you sent us Jesus to show us who you are and to tell us the truth about you. Help us to hear Jesus' words about you and help us hear the Holy Spirit when the Spirit tells us things about you too.
Help us remember to tell others about what we've heard as well.
We pray in Jesus' name. AMEN