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Devotional: Matthew 17:22-27

Today’s passage: Matthew 17:22-27

Helpful thoughts:

  • Jesus again foretells what is to come in His death, burial and resurrection.  He was not hiding what was to come.  He spoke of His resurrection openly.
  • The tax being taken in this passage is the Temple Tax.  This was not for Rome.
  • Notice the collectors went to Peter specifically to ask/challenge the integrity of Jesus.  Peter didn’t even hesitate.  He knew that Jesus kept the laws.
  • Even though Jesus certainly would have been the most legitimate person to be exempt from this tax, He paid it willingly.

Questions to consider:

  1. Did Jesus have to ask Peter about the conversation he had with the collectors?  Which attribute of God is on display in this passage?
  2. Given the context, what was wrong with the way the collectors asked Peter about Jesus’ payment?
  3. How does Jesus’ desire to “not to give offense” help us to think about our duties and involvement today?

 

November 8, 2018 Category: Devotions, Matthew

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