Mark 8:29
"But what about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Christ."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Mark 8:29?

2. How does Peter's confession in Mark 8:29 shape your understanding of Jesus' identity?

3. What does "You are the Christ" reveal about Jesus' mission and purpose?

4. How can Peter's declaration in Mark 8:29 inspire your daily faith walk?

5. Connect Mark 8:29 with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah.

6. How should acknowledging Jesus as Christ influence your life choices and priorities?

7. What does Jesus mean by asking, "But who do you say I am?" in Mark 8:29?

8. How does Peter's confession in Mark 8:29 shape Christian understanding of Jesus' identity?

9. Why is Peter's response in Mark 8:29 significant for Christian theology?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 8?

11. What is building a spiritual house?

12. Who do you say I am?

13. In Mark 8:22–26, why is the blind man’s healing done in two stages instead of instantly if Jesus is all-powerful?

14. Was Jesus given a last name?
Discussion Questions
1. What does Peter's declaration of Jesus as "the Christ" reveal about his understanding of Jesus' identity at that moment?

2. How does the setting of Caesarea Philippi, a place known for pagan worship, enhance the significance of Peter's confession?

3. In what ways can we seek a deeper revelation of who Jesus is in our own lives?

4. How can Peter's boldness in declaring Jesus as the Christ inspire us to share our faith in challenging environments?

5. How does understanding Jesus as the Christ influence our daily decisions and actions as believers?1. How does the feeding of the four thousand reflect God's provision in your life?

2. Why do you think the disciples struggled to understand Jesus' warning about the leaven of the Pharisees?

3. What does the two-step healing of the blind man signify?

4. How does Peter's confession resonate with your understanding of Jesus?

5. Why do you think Peter rebuked Jesus when He predicted His death?

6. What does it mean to you personally to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus?

7. How does Jesus' rebuke of Peter challenge your understanding of the Messiah?

8. How do you react when you don't understand Jesus' teachings or God's plans?

9. How can you apply the cost of discipleship in your daily life?

10. In what ways can you ensure you're not gaining the world but losing your soul?

11. Why is it essential to understand Jesus beyond His miracles?

12. How can we guard against the "leaven" or wrong teachings in our day?

13. How would you explain Jesus' predictions of His death and resurrection to a new believer?

14. What is the connection between faith and understanding in Mark 8?

15. What does the blind man's healing teach us about spiritual sight?

16. How can Peter's confession influence our confession of faith?

17. How can we live out the principle of denying ourselves in a culture that often promotes self-centeredness?

18. How does the cost of discipleship compare with the benefits?

19. How does Jesus' message about the worth of one's soul challenge the value system of our world today?

20. How can we support each other as a community in bearing our crosses and following Jesus?

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