The Locus of Astonishment (Luke 13:1-5) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

Summary

The sermon addresses the human tendency to equate suffering with sin, using Jesus' response to questions about the Galileans killed by Pilate and the victims of the Siloam tower collapse. It highlights that these tragedies were not necessarily divine punishment for greater sin, but rather divine calls to repentance. The practical takeaway is that personal repentance is necessary for salvation, as suffering is an inevitable part of a fallen world that awaits ultimate redemption.