Today's Gospel brings us to one of the most important moments in the ministry of Jesus. It is a moment of revelation, confession, faith, and mission. Jesus takes His disciples away from the crowds and asks them a question that continues to echo through every generation. The disciples gave Him various answers. Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, others Jeremiah or one of the prophets. In other words, people recognize that Jesus was extraordinary. They knew that something about Him was different. They saw His miracles. They heard His teaching. They witnessed His compassion and authority.