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Luke 9:18-36

Luke 9:18–36 (ESV)

Pastor Scott Berglin
God from Luke’s Eyes to Yours

“Questions & Confessions” | May 10, 2026

“But who do you say that I am?” — Luke 9:20

In Luke 9, Jesus moves the conversation from public opinion to personal conviction. Crowds had theories, disciples had experiences, but Jesus pressed deeper: “Who do you say that I am?” Pastor Scott reminded us that faith cannot survive on borrowed belief. True confession transforms how we live, suffer, worship, and follow. From Peter’s declaration to the mount of transfiguration, Jesus reveals that recognizing Him rightly changes everything.

Is Your Confession the Crowd’s — or Your Own?

v 18–20

  • The crowds had opinions, but Jesus wanted personal conviction.
  • Faith is not inherited through culture, family, or popularity.
  • Jesus invites every believer to answer the question personally.

Do You Live Like It Happened?

v 23–24, 31

  • Confession without surrender is incomplete.
  • Jesus immediately connects belief with daily cross-bearing.
  • If Jesus truly is the Christ, it changes how we live every day.

Are You Embracing the Overshadow?

v 21–22, 26, 34–35

  • The disciples struggled with the kind of Messiah Jesus would be.
  • God’s voice from the cloud confirmed Jesus’ identity and authority.
  • Sometimes God’s glory feels overwhelming before it becomes clarifying.

“This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!” — Luke 9:35

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Jesus calls for personal confession, not borrowed belief.
  • Real faith changes daily living, not just eternal thinking.
  • Following Jesus includes surrender, sacrifice, and trust.
  • God’s glory often stretches our understanding before strengthening our faith.
  • Listening to Jesus is central to discipleship.

CALL TO ACTION

  • Answer honestly: Who is Jesus to you personally?
  • Live consistently: Let your confession shape your daily decisions.
  • Carry your cross: Follow Jesus even when obedience costs something.
  • Listen closely: Lean into God’s voice above the noise of the crowd.

A true confession doesn’t just change what you say—it changes how you live.