An essential question...and rocks--lots of rocks.
An essential reply...and something about a rock.
What's that about?
"Who do you say that I am?" Jesus asked.
Before that crucial question, there were dozens of clues: the rock that sheltered Moses when he asked to see the face of God, the rock that gushed water for a million thirsty migrants, the rock that formed a solid foundation, and the rock that trips people.
Simon Peter got the answer out.
"You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God "
And on this great rock, this great realization, Jesus said, "I will build my church."
And there it is, the Shekinah--the glory of God