Then he said to them,
“But who do you say that I am?”
Peter said in reply,
“The Christ of God.”
(Luke 9:20)
The term “Christ of God” refers to Jesus Christ, acknowledging Him as the Anointed One sent by God. This title highlights Jesus’ divine mission and identity as the Messiah, the Savior of humanity. In the New Testament, Peter declares Jesus as “the Christ of God” in Luke 9:20, recognizing Him as the fulfillment of God’s promise to redeem mankind.
Jesus’ role as the Christ signifies His unique position and purpose, chosen by God to bring salvation and restore the relationship between God and humanity. This profound truth is central to Christian faith and reflects God’s immense love and grace.
In humble birth, a stable’s light,
The Christ of God, our guiding sight.
From heaven’s throne to earth below,
In love and grace, His mercy flows.
With hands that healed and words that taught,
He showed the way, the truth we sought.
In every act, compassion shone,
A life of love, His heart made known.
Upon the cross, He bore our sin,
A sacrifice, new life to win.
In darkest hour, hope’s light was cast,
Through death to life, salvation’s grasp.
Risen Lord, in glory bright,
You conquered death, eternal might.
With faith we walk, Your path we tread,
In every step, by You we’re led.
Christ of God, our Savior King,
To You our hearts in worship bring.
In every trial, joy, and strife,
Your love sustains, our source of life.
Christ of God,
In Your holy presence, we bow our hearts, Acknowledging Your divine grace and love. You, who walked among us, humble and pure, Guide us in Your ways, O Lord above.
Teach us to live with compassion and humility, To serve others as You have shown. May our lives reflect Your eternal light, And our hearts be forever Your own.
In moments of doubt, be our strength, In times of joy, our song of praise. Christ of God, our Savior and King, To You, our voices we raise.
Grant us the wisdom to follow Your path, The courage to stand firm in faith. With every step, may we honor Your name, and live for Your glory, all our days.
Amen.
Pericope:
V: The Journey to Jerusalem: Luke's Travel Narrative
PETER'S CONFESSION ABOUT JESUS
Luke 9:18-21
Gospel Acclamation
The Son of Man came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Gospel | Luke 9:18-22
18 Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’” 20 Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said in reply, “The Christ of God.” 21 He rebuked them and directed themnot to tell this to anyone. 22 He said, “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.”
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