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Wellspring Church

The Book of Matthew 16:13-20
Scott Smith, Lead Pastor
Locations & Times
Wellspring Church
2424 N Main St, Webb City, MO 64870, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
1. The sermon opened with famous historical figures saying positive things about Jesus while still falling short of recognizing Him fully. Why is admiration of Jesus insufficient without true faith in Him as Lord and Messiah?
2. Why do you think so many people in Jesus’ day had wrong ideas about who He was, even after seeing His miracles? What are some wrong ideas people about Jesus today?
3. Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Why is that question more personal and important than just knowing what other people
believe?
believe?
4. Peter boldly confessed that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the living God.” What does it look like to openly identify with Jesus today?
5. Jesus said Peter’s confession was ultimately revealed by the Father. How should this shape the way we think about evangelism, discipleship, and prayer for unbelievers?
6. Jesus said He would build His church and that the gates of hell would not prevail against it. How does that truth encourage Christians living in a
culture that often pushes against biblical beliefs?
culture that often pushes against biblical beliefs?
7. After Jesus steps into the boat, the disciples worship him. How does this experience change their understanding of who Jesus is?7. After Jesus steps into the boat, the disciples worship him. How does this
experience change their understanding of who Jesus is?
experience change their understanding of who Jesus is?