Jesus begins his public ministry in Matthew by calling people not just to believe in him, but to follow him completely. In this second session of Secret Church 25, Pastor David Platt walks us through Matthew 5–9, where Jesus’ words and works demonstrate what it means to live under his authority. A life that counts, the kind we long for, is one fully surrendered to Jesus—his teaching, his power, and his call.
The call to follow Jesus is not easy—it’s a call to die to self and live in total dependence on him. But it is in this surrender that we discover true blessing, true righteousness, true reward, and true security. And when we trust in his authority over all things—from storms to sickness, demons to death—we are compelled to spread His love with that same authority.
- Do you believe Jesus’ words are better than the world’s?
- Are you building your life on what he says, or what feels safe?
- How does Jesus’ authority give you courage to love radically and make disciples boldly?
- Are you entrusting your entire life to him?
Hard to Reach: Indonesia premiered during Secret Church 25.