Kingdom Roots
Kingdom Roots - A Time To…Politick! - Jesus and the Gospels
Aug 17, 2023
The hosts explore politically charged interactions from Jesus' life, including his response to a trick question about paying taxes to Caesar. They analyze the different authorities in the Roman Empire and Israel during Jesus' time. The relationship between Pharisees and Herodians in the Gospel of Mark is discussed. The chapter highlights Jesus' resistance to taxation and his politically charged language. The subversive nature of Jesus' actions and his emphasis on allegiance to him rather than political powers is examined.
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- Jesus' response to questions about paying taxes reveals his reluctance to align with Roman authorities or the religious establishment.
- Jesus' interactions with political figures demonstrate his fearless confrontation of power and his ultimate allegiance to God's kingdom.
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Jesus' Response to the Tax Question
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss politically charged interactions from the life of Jesus. They examine an interaction where the Pharisees and Herodians question Jesus about paying taxes. Jesus responds with a riddle-like answer, saying, 'Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.' While the exact interpretation of his response is debated, it reveals Jesus' reluctance to align himself with either the Roman authorities or the religious establishment. His answer sparks curiosity and amazement among the listeners, demonstrating Jesus' ability to raise the level of dialogue and challenge traditional categories of allegiance.
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