Catechist's Guide to Scripture series Who Do You Say That I Am? The Catechist's Guide to Jesus in the Gospels

In the Catechist's Guide to Scripture series, Steve Mueller offers a comprehensive, Catholic perspective on Scripture, punctuated by quotations, tables, sidebars, and discussion questions.  These books are simple enough that beginners can easily understand them, but with a richness that will give insights to even those who have studied the Bible in detail.

The heart of Christianity is not a body of teachings but a magnetic personality whose lure is simply that of holiness—the right relationship with God and others. Thus the most challenging question each Christian has to face is that asked by Jesus: Who do you say that I am?

To help answer this life-changing question, this book first situates Jesus in his first-century environment and then considers the important relationships that reveal Jesus’ identity as the human son of Mary and Joseph, the Israelite son of Abraham and son of David, the messianic son of Man and the unique son of God. 

Then the focus shifts to his public ministry, first examining Jesus’ goal of proclaiming God’s forthcoming kingdom and the tasks, roles and strategies he adopted to achieve it, and then the significance of his suffering, death and resurrection. 

Finally, we explore the application of what we have learned to becoming Christ’s followers today. Included also are some suggested resources for further study of the Gospels and some questions to use for either personal reflection or small group discussion. 

Steve Mueller, PhD, has taught Philosophy, Theology, Scripture and Catholic Studies. He helped develop and taught for many years in the renowned Denver Catholic Biblical School for adult scripture study and was formerly the editor-in-chief of the monthly periodical for Eucharistic spirituality Living with Christ and a managing editor for Morehouse Education Resources for lectionary-based catechesis and sacramental preparation. He is the current editor for Words of Grace: Daily Reflections & Prayers for Catholics for All Saints Press.