036 – Why Didn't Jesus Tell People Who He Was?

036 – People are still speculating who Jesus isEven 2,000 years ago people were trying to figure out who Jesus was. He only told a few people he was the Messiah.One day, a man was talking to Jesus and burst out with the question, "Why do you keep us in such suspense? If you are the Christ, just tell us plainly." Wouldn't that have made things so much easier for everyone? Well, not really.What if Jesus had come right out and told everyone he was the Messiah? Do you think more people would have believed him? Probably not.Today we have the advantage of the New Testament which shows how Jesus fulfilled all the prophecies of the coming Messiah. But people in Jesus's day did not have those resources. Still, some people in Jesus's day did discover he was the Messiah, even though they didn't know how he fulfilled all those prophecies. How did they figure it out?In this episode I talk about the only real way to discover and accept that Jesus is the Christ. Unfortunately, some people believe Jesus is the Messiah for the wrong reasons.The hint is in Matthew 16:16, 17What Peter said to Jesus is so important, but what Jesus said to Peter is just as important.It's not what someone else says you should believe that's important but what God reveals to you.I hope you find this episode helpful. If so, please share it with a friend.If you'd like to read all the Scripture references in this week's show, check out the shownotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/036.Thanks so much for listening. If you haven't left a review on Apple Podcasts, I would really appreciate it if you would.Have a great week,JamesText me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here