Who is Jesus?

Throughout the first eight chapters of Mark, we’ve watched Jesus reveal—through word, action, and mystery—what the Kingdom of God looks like. Mark has invited us to see through the eyes of those encountering Jesus, letting these stories help us make up our own minds about who he really is. This Sunday, we reach a turning point: Peter’s bold declaration, “You are the Messiah!” But is Jesus the Messiah the disciples expect—and is he the one we expect?