EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 53 MIN
Obey the King, Matthew 21:28-32
from Ben Smith: All for the Kingdom · host Ben Smith
In Matthew 21:28–32, Jesus tells the parable of two sons. One son refuses his father’s command but later regrets it and obeys. The other son says the right words but does not obey. Jesus tells this parable in response to religious leaders who challenged His authority while rejecting the message God had sent through John.Pastor Ben Smith explains that outward declarations, religious appearance, and pleasing the right people cannot substitute for true obedience. The issue is not merely whether a person knows what to say, but whether the heart is devoted to God.This sermon calls listeners to examine the difference between saying Jesus is Lord and living in submission to His lordship. True obedience bears witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ.To learn more, visit BenSmithSr.org.
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Matthew 21:28–32 sermon, Obey the King, parable of the two sons, obedience, repentance, kingdom of God, Jesus’ authority, religious hypocrisy, and expository preaching. In this episode of All for the Kingdom, Pastor Ben Smith preaches from Matthew 21:28–32, where Jesus tells the parable of the two sons. This message explains the danger of saying the right things without doing the will of the Father. Jesus exposes empty religion and calls sinners to true obedience. Outward declarations cannot replace internal devotion. The testimony of true faith is not merely what a person says, but whether the heart is submitted to Christ as Lord.
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