The Romance: The Engagement Matthew 16:13-19 A marriage proposal is a big deal, isn’t it? The proposal is a question of importance, one of serious commitment. If answered, “Yes!”, a new identity is formed, engagement. Do you realize that Jesus asked an engaging question to His disciples? A question of ___________. Vs. 13, “Who do people say that I am?” A question of the __________. Vs. 15, “But, who do you say I am?” This is the real question that must be asked and answered by each one of us, “Who is Jesus to you?” The Answer is ________! Vs. 17, “Blessed are you Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but MY Father who is in heaven.” _____ over _____ Vs. 18 “I will build My church.” Ekklesia means “the called out ones.” Vs. 18-19 “…gates of Hades shall not overpower it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatever you shall bind on earth will be bound in heaven and whatever you shall loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”