We have thankfully made it through the recent heatwave and are also now well into the final weeks of the Presidential election in our country. The bold theme for the Garden Church Sermon Series is Power, Freedom, and Politics. When we settled on this sermon series, it reminded me of a powerful Gospel story that remains especially relevant for what and who we are placing our faith in. Come and join us this Sunday in exploring things and qualities that are Godly.
Matthew 22:15-22
The Question about Paying Taxes
Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one, for you do not regard people with partiality. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. Then he said to them, “Whose head is this and whose title?” They answered, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” When they heard this, they were amazed, and they left him and went away.
Blessings,
Rev. Dr. David Brown
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