What belongs to Caesar—and what belongs to God? In this compelling close to the week, Rohan and Jeannie dig into Jesus’ brilliant answer to a politically charged question about paying taxes (Matthew 22:15–22). But his response does more than silence his opponents—it cuts straight to the heart. Join the conversation as they explore power, hypocrisy, image-bearing, and why we are the coin.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

✅ 🪙 Why Jesus’ tax answer wasn’t just clever—it was deeply convicting

✅ 🏛️ How first-century politics shaped this confrontation in the temple courts

✅ 🖼️ What it means to bear the image of God (and how that connects to a Roman coin)

✅ 🧠 Why Jesus’ opponents walked away amazed—and maybe convicted

✅ 💔 How power and prestige can quietly corrupt our devotion to God

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – The trap: religious and political leaders unite to corner Jesus

02:46 – Who were the Herodians and why did they team up with the Pharisees?

05:03 – The trap laid: should we pay taxes or not?

07:00 – Give to Caesar... but what belongs to God?

09:50 – The brilliance of Jesus’ response and what the leaders missed

13:07 – We are the coin: image-bearing and wholehearted surrender

17:00 – The challenge of honouring authority while putting Jesus first

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

Do you ever separate the “practical” parts of life—like politics, finances, or systems—from your spiritual life? What does it mean for you to give to God what is God’s—your heart, your values, your very self?

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