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"I Am, You Are, We Are”​
SCRIPTURE:  Matthew 16:13-20​

 Bible Study Title:  “Upon This Rock, I Will Build My Church…” 

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 
14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 
15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” 
16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 
17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 
18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.
Introduction:
Today’s Bible study will expand and reinforce what we heard during Sunday’s sermon. We must ask: “who are we…, what makes “me” me…” Is my identity grounded on Jesus Christ... or is it grounded on something/one else… These questions need to be answered every day, and with every decision-making moment… In essence, when we ask these questions, we become more aware, and in tune with the Holy Spirit who will guide us and keep us in God’s will.
Let’s take a few minutes to ask (again) the above-mentioned questions… Write your response…Read today’s Scripture

• What is the story/event telling you about identity.
• How do you relate it to your story about identity.

The lesson:
The above-stated comes from one of the most powerful encounters Jesus has with his disciples.  He had gathered with them and asked them two questions:  “Who do the people say I am, and who do you say I am?”  Jesus needed for his disciples as well as those who were touched by his ministry to know (without a doubt!) who He is.  After what I consider to be a tense dialogue, Peter makes his famous proclamation: “You are the Christ, the son of the living God!”  Peter got it right and Jesus responded with the glorious promise: “and on this rock, I will build my church”.
The church (you and I) exist on the reality that Jesus is the Son of the living God and the Savior of the world!  There is not anything stronger and more powerful than the resurrected Christ and His love for you and me.  He died, took our sins, and conquered evilness.  He resurrected and gave us victory over all things.  Jesus is the Rock of our salvation!  He is the Rock on which we stand on. 
Peter’s confession of who Christ is must also be our confession.  We must proclaim the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the power that comes from that acknowledgment.  We are standing on solid ground and therefore, we can build the church confidently with the power and authority of the Holy Spirit within us!  We can take the fight to the enemy and overcome evilness in the name of Jesus. 
Jesus’ promise of “building the church upon the rock” also came with a second promise.  He said: “and the gates of hell shall not prove stronger than church.” There is no stopping us when we live out our faith, knowing that “it’s not I who lives, BUT Christ who lives in me.”  The Holy Spirit defines our identity and allows us to give testimony as to who we are to the world.  We are called to build, to edify, and to be agents of change and transformation.  Come storms, difficulties, or crisis, we stand firm on the Rock!  Jesus Christ is the Rock, and we will build in His name.  Praise the Lord!