The Disciples were aware that there was a lot of speculation going around about who Jesus was and who he wasn't, and yet Jesus himself seemed just as glad to steer clear of the subject. Then, in Caesarea Philippi, Jesus himself asked the question: "Who do people say that I am?" The disciples answered easily: "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets."
Jesus then followed up with another question: "But who do you say that I am?" At this I ...