Because Christ has all authority we have all assurance that our life is secure and His mission will not fail.

Outline: How Christ’s authority gives us a firm foundation in our world:

1.Christ’s authority is our allegiance.

2. Christ authority is our authorization

3.Christ’s authority is our assurance

Questions for Personal Reflection:

1. How has the world felt out of control and dangerous to you? How has your heart been reacting to these feelings of uncertainty and turmoil?

2. Read Matthew 10:32 -33. Do you think ‘acknowledge’ and ‘deny’ only refer to words or are actions also included? What are some ways we can acknowledge Christ in our workplace, school, or in the public sphere?

3. We can use our feelings, reason, experience to replace Christ’s authority with what is right in our own eyes. Where have you seen Christ’s authority usurped by feelings, reason, or experience? Can you think of an instance where you have done this yourself?

4. “We must earn the right to be heard” is a popular sentiment when it comes to evangelism. Do you agree with it? Are there any dangers of this statement undermining Christ’s authority in our lives?

5. Have you experienced spaces that try to deny your right to share Jesus? How do you continue being a witness in these spaces? Are there ways you could increase your witness?

6. How does Jesus’ authority give you assurance in your salvation?

7. How does Jesus victory over sin, death, and the devil give you real world strength to face resistance and/or rejection for your faith? What can you do to give this truth more controlling influence in your daily life?

8. Pray for one another to find their firm foundation in Christ’s ultimate and unrestricted authority over our lives and the world we live in.