Perplexing the Pundits (Luke 20:20-40)

Reformed & Expository Preaching · Aug 26, 2025 · 31m

Christ’s Mission and Unwavering ObedienceChrist enters his ministry fully aware of his mission and his fate: he must live a perfect life, die at the proper time as the true Passover Lamb, and be raised by the Father and the Spirit. His path is one of precise obedience, never deviating from the prophets or his Father’s will. As opposition grows, the religious leaders seek to trap him with questions that could compromise his credibility or hasten his death, but Christ remains faithful, calm, and clear-headed in every test.The Coin Test: Loyalty to God Above AllThe first test concerns paying…