January 14, 2026 WEST

This powerful session takes us deep into the heart of authentic faith versus religious performance. Through Jeremiah 7, we're confronted with a challenging reality: God is calling His people—those who gather at the temple gates, those who look like they have it all together—to genuine repentance and alignment. The message isn't for those outside the church, but for those inside who may be living in duality. We're challenged to examine whether we're trusting in our religious activities while our hearts remain far from God. The call to 'amend your ways and your deeds' echoes through the centuries to us today. Matthew 7 reinforces this with Jesus' sobering words about those who will say 'Lord, Lord' but never truly knew Him. Romans 7 gives us Paul's honest struggle with the flesh, reminding us that even our heroes of faith battled with their sinful nature. The hope? Through Christ, we can untie ourselves from the dead weight of fleshly living and walk in the Spirit. Daniel 7's apocalyptic visions remind us that God still speaks in the darkness, and that ultimately, His kingdom will prevail. The central question threading through all these passages is this: Are we truly living in obedience to God, or are we merely performing religious rituals while our hearts pursue other things? This isn't about perfection—it's about alignment, authenticity, and a willingness to let God search our hearts and reveal where we're living in contradiction to His Word.