83 Trying to Trap Jesus

Matthew 22:15-33; Luke 20:20-40, TBC Book Two, Chapter 83
The Pharisees met to discuss their problem—unless they acted quickly, it seemed all Judeans would turn to Jesus. The temple crowds were growing larger and larger. There was only one way to deal with him now—trap him in his own words. So the Pharisees came up with a plan: They would work with the Herodians, Jews loyal to King Herod. They would work together to try to get Jesus to say something that would anger the people or anger King Herod.

This time, the Pharisees did not go to Jesus. Instead, they sent their disciples, along with some Herodians. When they finally got their chance to speak, they flattered Jesus with compliments. Then they pretended to be genuinely troubled about a certain question.
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“Teacher,” one of them said, “we know that you are a man of integrity. We know that you teach God’s truths without being swayed by anyone. So here is our question: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar? . . .”

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 83, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Using God’s Word as a wedge is a weapon of wickedness.
     A promise to cling to: “Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit. Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts. Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.” Proverbs 26:24-26 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Immanuel  Michael Card     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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