In Enduring Wisdom, Dr. Michael Youssef preaches boldly and verse by verse through Luke chapters 12 to 17, proclaiming the uncompromising truth of Jesus Christ. In this 18-part series, Dr. Youssef confronts today’s cultural rebellion with the eternal authority of God’s Word—calling believers to fear God, not man; to repent of sin; to stand for righteousness; and to live in readiness for Christ’s return. With urgency and clarity, he addresses pride, false teaching, moral compromise, and spiritual complacency. Each message calls the Church to intercede for the lost, submit to Christ’s Lordship, and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit—grounded in the inerrant truth of Scripture.

In this bold message, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims the hard truth that Jesus did not come to bring worldly peace but to divide—between truth and error, repentance and rebellion, life and death. Preaching from Luke 12, he exposes the fire of the Gospel: a fire that purifies the believer and judges the unrepentant. Jesus’ very name causes division, often in our own families. But this division is not born of hate—it is the cost of following Christ. The episode warns against hypocrisy, spiritual blindness, and delaying repentance. Dr. Youssef urges every listener to discern the times, surrender to Christ’s finished work on the cross, and boldly intercede for the lost before judgment falls.