Much to the surprise of Jesus' disciples, he told them that he was going to be killed and then rise again.

And as if that weren't enough, Jesus also told them that they too would have to take up their

cross if they wanted to follow him. Welcome to the Radical with David Platt

podcast. The latest sermons from teacher, author, and pastor David Platt delivered weekly.

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In this Easter sermon from Mark chapter 8 verses 31 through 38

David Platt holds out the invitation of Jesus to come and follow him.

While being a Christian is costly, the reward is far greater than any earthly

possessions or praise that we might desire in this life. Eternal life and joy is

found in the one who gave his life for us.

Here's David when the sermon titled New Life from Mark Chapter 8.

Praise God for New Life. That's what we were celebrating all day today at McLean Bible Church

and Lord willing more of you will be celebrating in this way today not just in this room but outside here

it's been happening across our campuses in Loudoun I want to greet those of

you in Montgomery County and Prince William main Main Ave, and all over Metro Washington,

it's good to be together on Easter Sunday.

And if you're visiting today,

we especially want to welcome you.

So if you have a Bible, we're gonna be in March

chapter 8, but if you don't, no worries,

I've put the passage we're gonna be in in the notes

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