SUNDAY, 25 MAY 2025
TEXT:
Matthew 17:24-27
TOPIC:
IS THE GOSPEL OFFENSIVE?
In Jewish law, the temple
tax is collected from every male twenty years old and above for the upkeep of
the temple.
Jesus asked Peter what he
thinks about this. Peter answered from others. Jesus said that if it is from
others, then the disciples are exempted.
But this didn’t go down
well with the Jews. They felt His response was offensive.
Brethren, we Christians
offended other people in many ways (vs. 25). Some of those ways are necessary
while others are not. The gospel itself is offensive.
Why? This is because it
tells people that they are sinners in need of salvation. So, whenever we preach
the gospel, we ‘offend’ our listeners.
QUESTION: Are
we still preaching Christ’s core gospel which is offensive or are we preaching
another gospel that tickles the ears of the listeners?
PRAYER: Help
us, dear Lord, to continually preach the offensive and diluted gospel in this
generation and at all times, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Remain
Blessed
ECWA Food For The Day, 2025.
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