Who is Jesus—really?

That’s the question at the heart of Lesson One in our study through the life of Christ. In these passages (Luke 5, Luke 7, Mark 4, Matthew 16, Romans 10), people are stunned. Disturbed. Amazed. Confused.

Forgiveness of sins?
Authority over nature?
Mercy toward the broken?
Divinity wrapped in human skin?

The crowds whisper, “Who is this man?”

It’s the same question every generation must answer.

This lesson leads groups to wrestle honestly with the identity of Jesus: not a religious mascot, not a helpful consultant, not a moral influencer—but Lord, Messiah, Savior, Son of God. And when we see Him as He truly is, everything else begins to fall into place.

You’ll explore why the Pharisees were offended, why Peter was amazed, why the disciples trembled in the boat, and why you and I still fall at His feet.

And—most importantly—you’ll talk about how that answer changes your ordinary Monday morning.

Why your group will love this chapter

It sparks real discussion (not one-word answers).

It leads people to wrestle with the most important question a human being can ask.

It helps seasoned believers rediscover awe.

It helps new believers understand why we worship the way we do.

Good discussions don’t just pass information—they kindle devotion.

Why use a book as curriculum?

Over the years, I’ve noticed something: I’ve rarely been transformed by curriculum. Curriculum can be helpful, but books—books have changed me.

Books speak with passion.
Books carry a voice.
Books tell stories that crawl past the mind and into the heart.

When your class reads together, you get a shared immersion—a common language that goes deeper than fill-in-the-blank pages. Swindoll’s writing does that. It invites reflection. It slows the soul down. It makes room for Jesus to speak.

Pairing a powerful book with open-ended questions creates a discipleship environment where hearts open and transformation happens.

That’s why this study exists.

A Taste of the Conversation

What does Jesus’ forgiveness say about His identity?

Why were the religious so threatened?

What does fear in the storm reveal about faith in the calm?

How do we answer Jesus’ question: “Who do you say that I am?”

And yes—your group will talk. A lot.

Ready to go deeper?

This is week one of twenty journeys with Jesus—toward wonder, worship, rest, discipleship, and hope.

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Your group will love it.
Your heart will need it.
And Jesus will meet you there.