Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0133A recorded on February 3, 1980 teaching from Luke 20:20-26 – Beware of Tricksters.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores how Jesus navigated the malicious traps set by religious leaders who sought to undermine His authority. Stevens first examines the political trickery of the poll tax, demonstrating how Jesus bypassed a potential scandal by distinguishing between earthly obligations to Caesar and spiritual devotion to God. Pastor Stevens then transitions to a theological defense of the resurrection, refuting the Sadducees’ earthly view of marriage by describing a heavenly existence where believers are transformed into a new likeness. Ultimately, Stevens encourages listeners to move beyond materialistic logic and embrace a spiritual understanding of an eternal life defined by the companionship of Christ rather than human institutions.