1. “Whom Say Ye That I Am”
Matthew 16:13-16

2. Matthew 16:13-18
When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

3. Names Applied to Jesus
Jesus is referred to in scripture by many names!
Some names given by His enemies!
Some names given by His disciples!
Some names given by Divinity!
Some by Jesus Himself!
Other names describe Him!
Names indicate how he was regarded!
The same is true today.
Many call us names that indicate their view of our character.

4. A Devil! Jesus cast out devils – Matt. 12:22-30
The devil was the father of unbelieving Jews – John 8:31-59
Jesus was not a devil as He was accused!
The Devil has children:
1 Jn. 3:7-12

5. A Blasphemer! Matthew 9:1-8
The unbelieving Jews were the real blasphemers – Luke 12:4-10
Jesus was not a blasphemer as He was accused!
We blaspheme God when we disobey Him!
Tit. 2:1-13
1 Tim. 1:18-20.

6. A Carpenter Mark 6:1-6 Jews offended at His teaching!
Matt. 15:1-14
Those offended are not blessed – Matt. 11:6
Many today are offended at the Gospel:
1 Cor. 1:22, 23
1 Pet. 2:1-10
A “Carpenter” is a sign of strength and one who builds up:
Created all things – Jn. 1:1-5
Words of Christ strengthen the faithful – Phil. 4:13
Eph. 6:10-18.

7. “The Lamb of God” John the Baptist called Jesus this:
Isaiah used this term:
Isa. 53:7; cf. Acts 8:32
Hebrew writer:
Heb. 1:3; 2:17; 9:28
Peter:
1 Pet. 1:18-19; 2:22-24; 3:18

8. “My Beloved Son” Called this by Deity (His Father):
At His baptism - Matt. 3:13-17
At His transfiguration - Matt. 17:1-5
Did the Father’s will:
Jn. 4:34; 5:30; 6:38-40
The faithful are God’s Children:
Matt. 5:9
Rom. 8:1-17
Gal. 3:26-29
1 Jn. 3:9-10
We must do the will of Christ!
Matt. 7:21-23.

9. The Savior “He shall save His people from their sins” Luke: John:
Matt. 1:18-21
Luke:
Lk. 2:9-11
John:
1 Jn. 4:14; cf. Jn. 4:42
The Apostles
Acts 5:29-32
Paul:
Eph. 5:23; Phil 3:20; 2 Tim 1:10; Tit. 2:13
Peter:
2 Pet. 1:1, 11; 2 Pet. 2:20; 3:2, 18,

10. “I Am The Good Shepherd”
John 10:11-14; 1 Pet. 2:25; 5:4
Provides food & water, protection, guidance & shelter
Jn. 10:2-11
The King & Great Shepherd
Ezek. 34:23-24
Savior of all mankind
Jn. 3:16-17; 10:15;

11. “I Am The Vine” Christ is the vine - John 15:1-5
Disciples are the branches!
Not Denominations! - vs. 6
The Vine provides life and nourishment to the branches (His disciples)!
We must bear fruit or we will be cast into the fire! - Jn. 15:4-6.

12. “I Am The Light of the World”
Christ is the light of the world:
John 8:12
God’s Word is the source of true spiritual light and illumination!
John 1:1-10
His word gives light:
Psalms 119:105; 130; Matt. 5:15
Evil hates the light
John 3:17-21.

13. “I Am The Door” The door of the sheepfold:
John 10:1-10
Only ONE means of access to God:
John 14:1-12
Christ represents the “straight and narrow way.”
Matt. 7:13, 14
Many false prophets:
Matt. 7:15-29.

14. “I Am the Bread” “The Bread of Life” - John 6:48
Source of Spiritual food - John 6:25-35
God’s word is the Bread we should seek - Matt. 4:1-4
Must pray for our daily bread - Matt. 6:11
Must show hospitality - Acts 2:42, 46
Must break bread on the first day - Acts 20:7
1 Cor. 10:16, 17
1 Cor 11:23-28
Must work & eat our own bread:
2 Thess. 3:6-12.

15. Our “Great High Priest”
Christ is our High Priest:
Heb. 3:1; 4:14-16; 5:1-10
High Priest of a more perfect tabernacle:
Heb. 9:11-16
Offered once:
Heb. 9:23-28
Christians are priests today:
1 Pet. 2:5-10
Must be clothed in humility - 1 Pet. 5:5-7
Must offer ourselves - Rom. 12:1-2.

16. “Whom Say Ye That I Am?” Who is Christ to You?
The Vine!
The Light of the World!
The Door!
The Bread of Life!
Our Great High Priest!
A Devil!
A Blasphemer!
A Carpenter!
The Lamb of God!
My Beloved Son!
The Savior!
The Good Shepherd!
Who is Christ to You?