Jesus drops a bombshell in Matthew 5:20: unless your righteousness surpasses the scribes and Pharisees, you're locked out of heaven.

The problem here is that the Pharisees were the most disciplined, religiously serious people in Israel. So what chance do the rest of us have? Pastor Karl Grant unpacks what Jesus actually means, and it's not what you might expect.

This sermon traces the thread from God's impossible standard through Christ's perfect obedience to the freedom that lands in your lap at the baptismal font. Along the way, it tackles the "respectable sin" of grudge-holding, the difference between rules for slaves and rules for sons and daughters, and why the Ten Commandments aren't boring restrictions but the shape of a blessed life.

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At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online.

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