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Sunday, November 18, 2007
Amazing!
So the Jewish leaders waited for the right time to get Jesus.
They sent some men to Jesus. They told these men to act like
they were good men. They wanted to find something wrong with
the things Jesus said. (If they found something wrong, then
they could give Jesus to the governor, who had power and
authority {over him}.) So the men asked Jesus, "Teacher, we
know that what you say and teach is true. It doesn't matter
who is listening -- you teach the same to all people. You
always teach the truth about God's way. Tell us, is it right
that we should pay taxes to Caesar? Yes or No?" But Jesus
knew that these men were trying to trick him. Jesus said to
them, "Show me a coin. Whose name is on the coin? And whose
picture is on it?" They said, "Caesar's." Jesus said to them,
"Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's. And give
to God the things that are God's." The men were amazed at his
wise answer. They could say nothing. The men were not able to
trick Jesus before the people. Jesus said nothing they could
use against him.
-- Luke 20:20-26 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Isn't it interesting that Jesus' public ministry is ending very
similarly to the way it began -- with people being amazed at his
teaching. The smartest and the best tried to trap him in social and
religious conflict. But, Jesus' answers are not only wise, they are
also true. Seek your answers in him and let him silence the doubts and
answer the questions of your heart.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Holy God, please help me find my answers in Jesus as I seek your truth.
In Jesus' name. Amen.
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