Matthew 22:21
The hope of the Jewish leaders was that he would say something about the Roman government. But, it was a simple question with a simple answer. The coinage was provided by the Romans. They supplied public works, government, and the like. No matter if the Jews approved of their ways, the Roman rulers were due their tax. But, just as the money bore the image and writing of Caesar, each human bears the image and handiwork of Almighty God. Thus, to give a coin to a human governor is a small matter in comparison to what we owe to God.
Bible Reading: Numbers 30:1-31:54
Scripture Memory: James 1:27 “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the clarity of Your Word. You do not hide the truth from us unless we refuse to hear it of our own will. You allow us to decide our own destiny. You let us make up our minds. But, You also do not fail to show us the end of our choices. Thank You for Your knowledge. It is so wonderful! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for our upcoming Vacation Bible School. Pray for an elderly woman in the hospital. Pray for a family that just lost a loved one.
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