Message: “Who Is This Man?” from Ruth Smith
Ruth Smith - 8 February, 2026
Who Is This Man?
In tonight’s sermon, Ruth Smith explores key passages from Gospel of Mark, tracing the question at the heart of its opening chapters: Who is Jesus? Beginning with Mark 1:1–13 and moving to Mark 8:22–38, the message highlights how Jesus is revealed as the Messiah and Son of God through his authority, teaching, and miracles. Ruth focuses on Peter’s declaration of Jesus as the Messiah and the surprising reality that this Messiah must suffer and die. The sermon challenges listeners to move beyond simply recognising Jesus’ identity to understanding what it truly means to follow him—denying self, taking up the cross, and trusting him as the source of ultimate security and eternal life.5 Questions to Think About:When you consider the question “Who is Jesus?”, what is your personal response? Are there ways you might be shaping Jesus to fit your own expectations, like Peter did? What is the “10%” of your life that you find hardest to surrender to God? How does Jesus’ call to deny yourself and take up your cross challenge your daily decisions? Where are you currently placing your sense of security—yourself, the world, or Jesus?3 Key Takeaways:Jesus is not only the Messiah in title but the suffering Saviour who fulfills God’s plan in an unexpected way. True discipleship requires full surrender—denying self, trusting God’s will, and following Jesus wholeheartedly. Lasting security is not found in control or circumstances, but in Jesus and the eternal life he promises.
Scripture References: Mark 1:1-13, Mark 8:22-38