The King’s Decree | 7.2.23

A sermon from Matthew 16:5-12

1. Live aware
2. Live on purpose
3. Live with confidence

Gospel Connection

While physical food is vital to daily living, spiritual food determines our eternity. Jesus’ disciples were so focused on the need for physical sustenance, they missed Jesus’ teaching on the spiritual. The Pharisees’ and Sadducees’ doctrine concentrated on duty and dogmatic diligence in an effort to earn eternal life. Jesus’ teaching was God’s grace given in Himself, the Messiah (John 6:32-40).

Application

What nonjudgmental and nonthreatening step can you take this week to warn a friend who is being led astray by unsound teaching?

Prayer

My God and Savior, to you I call, asking that You grant me passion to follow You closely, a yearning to know Your Word, and discernment to differentiate Your truth from the enemy’s deception and lies.