Out of curiosity, Jesus asks his disciples what the word on the street is about him. Those who have observed from afar think he is fairly important person. Jesus, however, also wants to know what those closest to him think. Given his track record, Peter might have been the last apostle Jesus would have guessed to come up with the correct answer. Since we have been given free choice, we have the opportunity to surprise Jesus with the correct response, hopefully we will always remember Jesus as the Messiah, and respond accordingly!