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Have you ever been caught off guard by a question you couldn't answer? That moment when all eyes turn to you, your heart races, and you realize the weight of what's being asked? In Matthew 22, we witness one of history's most important questions—not asked of Jesus, but by Him. And it's a question that still demands our answer today. The Setup: A Trap Disguised as Theology The scene is tense. Jesus has just entered Jerusalem to shouts of praise, cleansed the temple, and openly

Forgiveness is one of the most difficult commands in Scripture—not because it is unclear, but because it runs against what wounded hearts instinctively want to hold onto. Yet Scripture does not treat forgiveness as optional for the believer. It is rooted in the very heart of the gospel. Forgiveness Begins with God’s Character Before forgiveness is something we practice, it is something we receive. “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ

I often hear, “We just want to be a Bible church.” That’s right and good. But it raises a question: if Scripture is our authority, do we need confessions at all? Or do they risk adding something unnecessary? The Bible itself leads us to a clear answer: rightly used, shared confessions don’t compete with Scripture, they help us believe it, speak it, and live it. God Speaks So His People Confess Scripture presents God as the speaking God (Heb. 1:1–2). His Word is not given mere

Watch the full sermon here. Some questions aren't asked to gain information. They're designed to trap you. Think about it. When a child asks, "Can I ask you something?" before revealing what they really want, they're already setting the stage. When someone says, "Isn't it true that..." they're not seeking truth—they're building a case. These questions sound innocent, but they're bait on a hook. No matter how you answer, you're caught. Two thousand years ago, Jesus faced exact