Today on Summit Life with J.D. Greer.

Jesus never said that when we came to him, he would end all the problems in our lives.

In fact, he indicates that a lot of times when we come to him, they intensify.

His promise is that in these problems, he will work to produce life both in you and in others.

So here's the question.

When you figure out that Jesus may not save you from all

earthly pain, are you going to keep following him?

Welcome to another day of gospel-centered teaching here on Summit Life with Pastor J.D. Greer. I'm your host,

Molly Vitovich. Have you ever noticed that people tend to be a lot more honest about their opinions when

voicing them through an anonymous email or online profile? Take one look at social media these days,

and that would be the mantra for sure. Lots of

keyboard warriors, wouldn't you say? It's easy to be bold when there's nobody really holding

us accountable for what we say, especially when we're anonymously talking with complete strangers.

But today, Pastor Jady is challenging us to take a bold, public stance for our faith.

He's calling us to step out of our comfort zone and make our private faith known to the world.

So let's rejoin Pastor Jadie for this message we begin yesterday, titled Going Public.

Matthew chapter 16, if you've got your Bible, look at verse 13. And let's walk through this story together.

When Jesus came to the region of Cesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, who do people say the

son of man is? Verse 14, they replied, some say that you're John the Baptist. Others say you're Elijah.

And still others say you're Jeremiah or one of the prophets. Verse 15, but what about you? He asked. Who do you say that I am?

Simon Peter answered, you're the Messiah. You're the son of the living God.

Verse 17, Jesus replied, blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you

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