Day 1: The Question Among Competing Gods
Jesus stood in Caesarea Philippi, a city crowded with temples to Roman emperors and Greek gods. He asked His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” The answers came quickly—John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah. Good men, respected prophets. But all dead. All limited. Jesus pushed deeper, shifting from public opinion to personal conviction. [00:58]
This question cuts through every generation’s noise. Temples today take different forms—careers, ideologies, comforts—but Jesus still asks: “Who do YOU say I am?” He isn’t seeking labels. He wants relationship.
When life feels crowded with competing priorities, Jesus steps into your chaos. He asks not for your resume of beliefs but your raw, present trust. Where have you settled for describing Jesus as others do instead of knowing Him yourself?
“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’”
(Matthew 16:13-14, NIV)
Prayer: Ask Jesus to silence every voice competing for your worship today.
Challenge: Write down one cultural “god” (success, approval, etc.) you’ve subtly bowed to this week.