Truth For Life Daily Program Law and Gospel (Part 1 of 2)
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Sep 30, 2025 Delve into the intriguing reasons why Pharisees missed recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. Discover how their obsession with wealth and legalism revealed deeper issues of loyalty. Learn that true faith calls for compassion and a genuine relationship with the marginalized. Alistair Begg draws parallels between the Pharisees' actions and modern attitudes, warning against empty religiosity. This exploration of law and gospel challenges listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and priorities.
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Scripture Access Doesn’t Ensure Spiritual Sight
- The Pharisees had exclusive access to Scripture yet missed Jesus because their priorities barred clear seeing.
- Alistair Begg shows that possession of truth doesn't guarantee receptive hearts.
Checkbook Reveals What You Prioritize
- Begg recounts a law-professional moment to illustrate how checkbooks reveal priorities.
- He uses the story to show money exposes what we truly value.
Wealth Exposes Your True Allegiance
- Jesus frames money as a litmus test: you cannot serve God and money simultaneously.
- Begg emphasizes that wealth clarifies ultimate allegiance and reveals true devotion.
In Jesus’ day, religious leaders were about the only ones with full access to the Scriptures. So why did so many of them fail to recognize the Messiah? What blocked their view—and may be blocking yours? Hear the answer on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.