So, Who Do You Say I Am? | Lloyd Brown
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In this sermon from Tikvot Israel, Pastor Lloyd Brown explores the pivotal moment in Matthew 16 when Yeshua asks his disciples, 'Who do you say I am?' The sermon unpacks the significance of this question, emphasizing that Yeshua deliberately concealed his identity as Messiah during his ministry to fulfill his divine mission of atonement rather than political conquest. Through a series of scriptural examples—including calming the storm, walking on water, healing the demon-possessed, and forgiving sins—Brown illustrates how Yeshua's actions revealed his divine authority, even as the crowds and religious leaders struggled to grasp his true identity. The sermon culminates in Peter's confession at Caesarea Philippi, where he declares Yeshua to be the Christ, the Son of the living God. Brown underscores that for believers today, there is no mystery—Yeshua is Messiah, and the invitation remains open: welcome Him into your life, confess your sins, and experience salvation. The message calls listeners to personal faith and surrender to Christ's lordship.
Yeshua concealed his identity as Messiah to fulfill his role as the atoning Savior, not a political king.
His miracles and self-identifications (e.g., 'I am the bread of life') revealed divine authority, even when not explicitly labeled as Messiah.
Peter's confession at Caesarea Philippi marks the turning point where disciples recognized Yeshua as the Christ.
The religious leaders rejected Yeshua not due to lack of evidence, but due to hardened hearts and predetermined opposition.
Today, believers are invited to personally respond to Yeshua’s question: 'Who do you say I am?'
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Welcome and Invitation to Worship
The episode opens with a warm welcome to listeners of Tikvot Israel, inviting them to join the Messianic synagogue in person or online. Contact details and resources are shared, setting a tone of community and accessibility.
Why Did Yeshua Hide His Identity?
“If Yeshua had revealed his identity to the masses, the people most likely would have rioted and demanded that Yeshua take up his throne and rule over Israel. But Yeshua did not come at that time to rule and reign over Israel. But to atone for the sins of the world through his atoning blood.”
Disciples' Growing Awareness of Yeshua's Authority
“Who can this be that even the wind and the seas obey him?”
Reactions of the Multitudes and Religious Leaders
“This man cast out demons only by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.”
The Confession at Caesarea Philippi
“Blessed are you, Simon, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven.”
“Blessed are you, Simon, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven.”
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
“If Yeshua had revealed his identity to the masses, the people most likely would have rioted and demanded that Yeshua take up his throne and rule over Israel. But Yeshua did not come at that time to rule and reign over Israel. But to atone for the sins of the world through his atoning blood.”
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