Explore the Bible By Robert Olsen, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries, University of Mobile Who is Jesus? Matthew 16:13–28 Misunderstood Identity (13–14) When Jesus came on the scene in Israel many did not see Him as the long-awaited Messiah. The Jews knew their coming Messiah would be a conquering hero; however, Jesus didn’t seem to fit this model. As…