Cut it Off

The young boy was quizzed by his mother at home after the Divine Service. “Did you pay attention to the sermon this morning?” “Yes I did,” the boy replied. “Okay, what did the Pastor preach about?” the mother asked. “He preached on sin,” the boy answered. “Well,” the mother continued, “was he for it or against it?” “He was definitely against it!” the boy confidently retorted... These questions could be asked of us this morning about our Gospel Text...