Who Is Jesus To You?
5 Day Devotional
Day 1: Who Do You Say That I Am?
Devotional: In a place filled with pagan temples and false gods, Jesus asked His disciples the most important question ever posed: "Who do you say that I am?" This wasn't just a casual inquiry—it was the ultimate test of their understanding and faith. People had various opinions about Jesus. Some thought He was John the Baptist returned from the dead, others believed He was Elijah or one of the prophets. They recognized His greatness but missed His divinity. They saw a piece of the truth but not the complete picture. When faced with this question, Peter boldly declared what the Holy Spirit had revealed to him: "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." In that moment, Peter didn't just identify Jesus as a good teacher or prophet—he recognized Him as the promised Messiah, the divine Son of God. Today, this same question echoes through time and demands our answer. Who is Jesus to you? Is He merely a historical figure, a wise teacher, a good example? Or do you recognize Him as Lord of all, the divine Son of God who came to save humanity? Your answer to this question isn't just an intellectual exercise—it's the foundation of your faith and the determining factor in your relationship with God. As we begin this devotional journey, let's examine our hearts and consider how we would answer if Jesus asked us directly: "Who do you say that I am?"
Bible Verse: "When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?'" - Matthew 16:13
Reflection Question: If Jesus asked you personally today, "Who do you say that I am?", what would your honest answer be, and how does that answer affect how you live your daily life?
Quote: "Who do men say that I am? Who do men say that I am? And he wasn't done yet because he followed it up with the most personal question. But who do you say that I am?"
Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to see You clearly for who You truly are—not just who others say You are or who I want You to be. Open my eyes to Your full identity as revealed in Scripture. May my understanding of You grow deeper each day, and may that knowledge transform how I live. Amen.
Devotional: In a place filled with pagan temples and false gods, Jesus asked His disciples the most important question ever posed: "Who do you say that I am?" This wasn't just a casual inquiry—it was the ultimate test of their understanding and faith. People had various opinions about Jesus. Some thought He was John the Baptist returned from the dead, others believed He was Elijah or one of the prophets. They recognized His greatness but missed His divinity. They saw a piece of the truth but not the complete picture. When faced with this question, Peter boldly declared what the Holy Spirit had revealed to him: "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." In that moment, Peter didn't just identify Jesus as a good teacher or prophet—he recognized Him as the promised Messiah, the divine Son of God. Today, this same question echoes through time and demands our answer. Who is Jesus to you? Is He merely a historical figure, a wise teacher, a good example? Or do you recognize Him as Lord of all, the divine Son of God who came to save humanity? Your answer to this question isn't just an intellectual exercise—it's the foundation of your faith and the determining factor in your relationship with God. As we begin this devotional journey, let's examine our hearts and consider how we would answer if Jesus asked us directly: "Who do you say that I am?"
Bible Verse: "When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?'" - Matthew 16:13
Reflection Question: If Jesus asked you personally today, "Who do you say that I am?", what would your honest answer be, and how does that answer affect how you live your daily life?
Quote: "Who do men say that I am? Who do men say that I am? And he wasn't done yet because he followed it up with the most personal question. But who do you say that I am?"
Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to see You clearly for who You truly are—not just who others say You are or who I want You to be. Open my eyes to Your full identity as revealed in Scripture. May my understanding of You grow deeper each day, and may that knowledge transform how I live. Amen.
Day 2: More Than a Good Man
Devotional: One of the most dangerous misconceptions about Jesus is that He was simply a good man or a wise teacher. This view seems respectful but falls catastrophically short of the truth. Jesus never left this option open to us—His claims about Himself were so extraordinary that He must either be Lord, liar, or lunatic. Jesus didn't just teach good moral principles; He claimed to be one with the Father. He didn't just heal the sick; He forgave sins—something only God can do. He didn't just speak truth; He claimed to be the Truth. These aren't the statements of merely a good person—they're either the words of God incarnate or the ravings of someone deeply disturbed. The sermon powerfully reminds us: "My God is not a good guy... My God was God manifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit, preached in the angels, believed on the world preached on the Gentiles believed on and received up into glory. He was God manifested in the flesh. He was God in flesh." This truth changes everything. If Jesus is merely a good teacher, we can admire His teachings but pick and choose what we like. If He is God in the flesh, then every word He spoke carries divine authority, and His commands aren't suggestions but the very words of God. Today, let's reject the watered-down version of Jesus that our culture often presents and embrace the full biblical revelation of who He is—fully God and fully man, the divine Son who deserves not just our admiration but our complete worship and obedience.
Bible Verse: "I and my Father are one." - John 10:30
Reflection Question: In what ways might you have unintentionally reduced Jesus to being just a "good guy" rather than fully God in your thinking or actions?
Quote: "My God is not a good guy. I said, my God is not a good guy. I said, my God is not. Somebody's going to get happy or shout or do something. My God is not a good guy. My God was God manifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit, preached in the angels, believed on the world preached on the Gentiles believed on and received up into glory. He was God manifested in the flesh. He was God in flesh."
Prayer: Lord Jesus, forgive me for the times I've diminished who You truly are. You are not just a good teacher or moral example—You are God in flesh, worthy of my complete surrender and worship. Help me to see You in all Your divine glory and to live in light of this truth. Amen.
Devotional: One of the most dangerous misconceptions about Jesus is that He was simply a good man or a wise teacher. This view seems respectful but falls catastrophically short of the truth. Jesus never left this option open to us—His claims about Himself were so extraordinary that He must either be Lord, liar, or lunatic. Jesus didn't just teach good moral principles; He claimed to be one with the Father. He didn't just heal the sick; He forgave sins—something only God can do. He didn't just speak truth; He claimed to be the Truth. These aren't the statements of merely a good person—they're either the words of God incarnate or the ravings of someone deeply disturbed. The sermon powerfully reminds us: "My God is not a good guy... My God was God manifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit, preached in the angels, believed on the world preached on the Gentiles believed on and received up into glory. He was God manifested in the flesh. He was God in flesh." This truth changes everything. If Jesus is merely a good teacher, we can admire His teachings but pick and choose what we like. If He is God in the flesh, then every word He spoke carries divine authority, and His commands aren't suggestions but the very words of God. Today, let's reject the watered-down version of Jesus that our culture often presents and embrace the full biblical revelation of who He is—fully God and fully man, the divine Son who deserves not just our admiration but our complete worship and obedience.
Bible Verse: "I and my Father are one." - John 10:30
Reflection Question: In what ways might you have unintentionally reduced Jesus to being just a "good guy" rather than fully God in your thinking or actions?
Quote: "My God is not a good guy. I said, my God is not a good guy. I said, my God is not. Somebody's going to get happy or shout or do something. My God is not a good guy. My God was God manifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit, preached in the angels, believed on the world preached on the Gentiles believed on and received up into glory. He was God manifested in the flesh. He was God in flesh."
Prayer: Lord Jesus, forgive me for the times I've diminished who You truly are. You are not just a good teacher or moral example—You are God in flesh, worthy of my complete surrender and worship. Help me to see You in all Your divine glory and to live in light of this truth. Amen.
Day 3: The Miracle of Immanuel
Devotional: The birth of Jesus wasn't just another birth—it was the miraculous entrance of divinity into humanity. When we say Jesus is Immanuel, "God with us," we're making an extraordinary claim that sets Christianity apart from every other faith system. The conception of Jesus wasn't a natural process but a divine miracle. As the sermon beautifully expresses: "Jesus was not in Mary's womb till the Holy Spirit overshadowed her. And when he overshadowed her, he put the seed of divine God, our Father, inside a woman's womb. And when that happened, God calls holy spontaneous combustion in the womb that brought forth a son." This truth is revolutionary. The eternal God, creator of all things, confined Himself to a human body, experiencing hunger, thirst, pain, and temptation—yet without sin. He didn't come as a distant deity observing from afar but entered our broken world to experience it firsthand. Why would God do this? Because a distant God could never be our Savior. Only by becoming one of us could He represent us, die in our place, and defeat death from the inside. The miracle of Immanuel means God doesn't just sympathize with our struggles—He has experienced them. Today, remember that the God you worship isn't distant or detached. He knows what it means to be human because He became human while remaining fully God. This is the miracle of Immanuel—God with us, God for us, God among us.
Bible Verse: "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son,
And they shall call his name Emmanuel" - Matthew 1:23
Reflection Question: How does understanding that Jesus is truly "God with us" change how you approach your daily struggles, temptations, and prayers?
Quote: "Jesus was not in Mary's womb till the Holy Spirit overshadowed her. And when he overshadowed her, he put the seed of divine God, our Father, inside a woman's womb. And when that happened, God calls holy spontaneous combustion in the womb that brought forth a son. And thou shalt call him Immanuel, meaning God with us."
Prayer: Immanuel, thank You for the miracle of Your incarnation—that You would leave heaven's glory to enter our broken world. Help me to grasp the wonder of Your divine nature united with human flesh. When I feel alone or misunderstood, remind me that You have experienced human life and understand my struggles. Thank You for being God with us. Amen.
Devotional: The birth of Jesus wasn't just another birth—it was the miraculous entrance of divinity into humanity. When we say Jesus is Immanuel, "God with us," we're making an extraordinary claim that sets Christianity apart from every other faith system. The conception of Jesus wasn't a natural process but a divine miracle. As the sermon beautifully expresses: "Jesus was not in Mary's womb till the Holy Spirit overshadowed her. And when he overshadowed her, he put the seed of divine God, our Father, inside a woman's womb. And when that happened, God calls holy spontaneous combustion in the womb that brought forth a son." This truth is revolutionary. The eternal God, creator of all things, confined Himself to a human body, experiencing hunger, thirst, pain, and temptation—yet without sin. He didn't come as a distant deity observing from afar but entered our broken world to experience it firsthand. Why would God do this? Because a distant God could never be our Savior. Only by becoming one of us could He represent us, die in our place, and defeat death from the inside. The miracle of Immanuel means God doesn't just sympathize with our struggles—He has experienced them. Today, remember that the God you worship isn't distant or detached. He knows what it means to be human because He became human while remaining fully God. This is the miracle of Immanuel—God with us, God for us, God among us.
Bible Verse: "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son,
And they shall call his name Emmanuel" - Matthew 1:23
Reflection Question: How does understanding that Jesus is truly "God with us" change how you approach your daily struggles, temptations, and prayers?
Quote: "Jesus was not in Mary's womb till the Holy Spirit overshadowed her. And when he overshadowed her, he put the seed of divine God, our Father, inside a woman's womb. And when that happened, God calls holy spontaneous combustion in the womb that brought forth a son. And thou shalt call him Immanuel, meaning God with us."
Prayer: Immanuel, thank You for the miracle of Your incarnation—that You would leave heaven's glory to enter our broken world. Help me to grasp the wonder of Your divine nature united with human flesh. When I feel alone or misunderstood, remind me that You have experienced human life and understand my struggles. Thank You for being God with us. Amen.
Day 4: Standing Firm in a Hostile World
Devotional: Declaring Jesus as Lord is easy within church walls, surrounded by fellow believers. But the true test of our faith comes when we step into a world increasingly hostile to biblical truth. As our culture drifts further from God's standards, Christians face mounting pressure to compromise or stay silent. We're told that absolute truth doesn't exist, that morality is subjective, and that affirming biblical teaching is hateful or intolerant. In these challenging times, we must remember that Jesus never promised His followers an easy path. In fact, He warned that the world would hate us because it hated Him first. The question isn't whether we'll face opposition but how we'll respond when we do. Will we water down our convictions to fit in? Will we hide our faith to avoid conflict? Or will we stand firm on the truth of God's Word, even when it costs us socially, professionally, or personally? The sermon reminds us: "It's easy to praise... But it's quite another when you're out there on the rough waves of this world and people's being mean to you and they're talking down to you and you don't know which way to go or which way to turn." Standing firm doesn't mean being argumentative or unkind. We're called to speak the truth in love, with gentleness and respect. But we must speak truth, even when it's unpopular. Our allegiance isn't to cultural acceptance but to the unchanging Word of God.
Bible Verse: "Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." - Hebrews 7:25
Reflection Question: What specific biblical truths do you find most difficult to stand for in today's culture, and how can you prepare yourself to represent Christ faithfully in those situations?
Quote: "It's easy to lift up a hand in the house of God. It's easy to look at somebody and say, Jesus. It's easy to say the Lord is good. But when you get outside these doors in the backdrop of the secular world and you've got drugs and alcohol and pornography and you've got homosexuality and you've got transgenderism and you've got people that's just forcing things down our throats and you stand up and say the word of God is true and every man a liar."
Prayer: Lord Jesus, give me courage to stand firm for Your truth in a world that rejects it. Help me to speak with both conviction and compassion, never compromising Your Word yet always showing Your love. When I face opposition, remind me that You faced it first and that You are with me always. Make me bold yet gentle, unwavering yet kind. Amen.
Devotional: Declaring Jesus as Lord is easy within church walls, surrounded by fellow believers. But the true test of our faith comes when we step into a world increasingly hostile to biblical truth. As our culture drifts further from God's standards, Christians face mounting pressure to compromise or stay silent. We're told that absolute truth doesn't exist, that morality is subjective, and that affirming biblical teaching is hateful or intolerant. In these challenging times, we must remember that Jesus never promised His followers an easy path. In fact, He warned that the world would hate us because it hated Him first. The question isn't whether we'll face opposition but how we'll respond when we do. Will we water down our convictions to fit in? Will we hide our faith to avoid conflict? Or will we stand firm on the truth of God's Word, even when it costs us socially, professionally, or personally? The sermon reminds us: "It's easy to praise... But it's quite another when you're out there on the rough waves of this world and people's being mean to you and they're talking down to you and you don't know which way to go or which way to turn." Standing firm doesn't mean being argumentative or unkind. We're called to speak the truth in love, with gentleness and respect. But we must speak truth, even when it's unpopular. Our allegiance isn't to cultural acceptance but to the unchanging Word of God.
Bible Verse: "Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." - Hebrews 7:25
Reflection Question: What specific biblical truths do you find most difficult to stand for in today's culture, and how can you prepare yourself to represent Christ faithfully in those situations?
Quote: "It's easy to lift up a hand in the house of God. It's easy to look at somebody and say, Jesus. It's easy to say the Lord is good. But when you get outside these doors in the backdrop of the secular world and you've got drugs and alcohol and pornography and you've got homosexuality and you've got transgenderism and you've got people that's just forcing things down our throats and you stand up and say the word of God is true and every man a liar."
Prayer: Lord Jesus, give me courage to stand firm for Your truth in a world that rejects it. Help me to speak with both conviction and compassion, never compromising Your Word yet always showing Your love. When I face opposition, remind me that You faced it first and that You are with me always. Make me bold yet gentle, unwavering yet kind. Amen.
Day 5: The Unshakable Foundation
Devotional: When Peter confessed Jesus as "the Christ, the Son of the living God," Jesus responded with a profound promise: "Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." This wasn't just an affirmation of Peter's leadership—it was a declaration that the church would be built on the unshakable foundation of Christ's true identity. Throughout history, the church has faced countless threats—persecution, false teaching, cultural opposition, and internal division. Yet despite these challenges, the church continues to stand. Why? Because it's built not on human wisdom or strength but on the rock-solid truth of who Jesus is. Jesus didn't promise that the gates of hell wouldn't attack His church. In fact, He guaranteed opposition. But He did promise that hell's forces would not ultimately triumph. "It doesn't say the gates of Hell won't come. It doesn't say that the fires might not get hot, but it does say, the gates of hell shall not prevail." This promise gives us hope in discouraging times. When we see moral decline in our culture, when we face personal opposition for our faith, when the church seems to be losing influence—we can remember that Christ's church is built on an unshakable foundation and will ultimately prevail. Today, stand confidently on the truth of who Jesus is—the Christ, the Son of the living God. This confession isn't just a theological statement; it's the rock upon which our faith is built and the assurance that, despite all opposition, God's purposes will prevail.
Bible Verse: "am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty." - Revelation 1:8
Reflection Question: When you face opposition or discouragement in your faith, how does remembering that Christ's church is built on the unshakable foundation of His identity change your perspective?
Quote: "Upon this rock I will build my church. And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for building Your church on the unshakable foundation of who You are. When I face opposition or discouragement, remind me of Your promise that the gates of hell will not prevail against Your church. Help me to stand firmly on the truth of Your identity as the Christ, the Son of the living God. Give me confidence not in human strength but in Your unfailing power and promises. Amen.
Devotional: When Peter confessed Jesus as "the Christ, the Son of the living God," Jesus responded with a profound promise: "Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." This wasn't just an affirmation of Peter's leadership—it was a declaration that the church would be built on the unshakable foundation of Christ's true identity. Throughout history, the church has faced countless threats—persecution, false teaching, cultural opposition, and internal division. Yet despite these challenges, the church continues to stand. Why? Because it's built not on human wisdom or strength but on the rock-solid truth of who Jesus is. Jesus didn't promise that the gates of hell wouldn't attack His church. In fact, He guaranteed opposition. But He did promise that hell's forces would not ultimately triumph. "It doesn't say the gates of Hell won't come. It doesn't say that the fires might not get hot, but it does say, the gates of hell shall not prevail." This promise gives us hope in discouraging times. When we see moral decline in our culture, when we face personal opposition for our faith, when the church seems to be losing influence—we can remember that Christ's church is built on an unshakable foundation and will ultimately prevail. Today, stand confidently on the truth of who Jesus is—the Christ, the Son of the living God. This confession isn't just a theological statement; it's the rock upon which our faith is built and the assurance that, despite all opposition, God's purposes will prevail.
Bible Verse: "am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty." - Revelation 1:8
Reflection Question: When you face opposition or discouragement in your faith, how does remembering that Christ's church is built on the unshakable foundation of His identity change your perspective?
Quote: "Upon this rock I will build my church. And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for building Your church on the unshakable foundation of who You are. When I face opposition or discouragement, remind me of Your promise that the gates of hell will not prevail against Your church. Help me to stand firmly on the truth of Your identity as the Christ, the Son of the living God. Give me confidence not in human strength but in Your unfailing power and promises. Amen.
