What is Our Answer to Jesus's Question? (TMF:2992)
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
by Daniel Litton Listen to the Feature
God should be included somewhere first in our answer, and that seeking of God always includes righteousness. Righteousness. We can’t be true followers of God without righteousness. This is what we have been talking about. We first initially are saved from our sins, and in being saved from our sins, we should be seeking to live righteously. This is the hallmark of a believer in Jesus Christ, a person who has figured out what life is truly about. So Jesus renames Simon, son of John. The name comes out to be Cephas in Aramaic. Translating that to Greek, it comes out to Peter. The meaning behind the name is, as most probably have guessed, is ‘rock.’ This signifies the plan that Jesus has for Peter, and that is that he will build his church upon him. He won’t be the only leader, however. In fact, he was only the chief leader likely for a short time, and after that he is named as one leader among others. Nevertheless, Jesus will begin it with Peter.