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It is Given - Matthew 13 | Pst. Emmanuel Obike

In this exposition of Matthew 13, Pastor Emmanuel Obike preaches on Jesus’ striking words: “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given” (Matt. 13:11, ESV). Why do some understand the mysteries of the Kingdom while others hear the same words and remain unmoved? Is spiritual insight a matter of intelligence, background, or effort? Or is it something deeper? Pastor Obike carefully shows that understanding the Kingdom is not the product of human capability, education, or spiritual self-effort. It is given by God. Illumination is a gift of grace. The same Word is sown broadly—but only the heart prepared by God truly receives it. The sermon also exhorts listeners to examine their own hearts: Are we hardened pathways? Shallow soil? Thorn-choked ground? Or are we those in whom the Word takes root and bears fruit with perseverance? This message is both humbling and hopeful—reminding us that salvation and understanding are gifts of mercy, and calling us to respond with repentance, faith, and fruitful obedience.