<p>In <strong>Mark 12:13-17</strong>, Pharisees and Herodians attempt to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. They ask if it's lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, hoping Jesus will either endorse Rome (angering Jewish nationalists) or reject it (prompting charges of rebellion against Rome). Jesus, aware of their malice, responds by asking whose image and inscription are on a coin.</p>

In Mark 12:13-17, Pharisees and Herodians attempt to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. They ask if it's lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, hoping Jesus will either endorse Rome (angering Jewish nationalists) or reject it (prompting charges of rebellion against Rome). Jesus, aware of their malice, responds by asking whose image and inscription are on a coin.

Episode 39: The Tax to Caesar

First Word offers a refreshing, inspiring start to your day — rooted in the Word, fueled by coffee and prepared to dive in.
First Word is delivered primarily by Pastor Dave Ostercamp, Lead pastor at Linwood Covenant Church based in Linwood, Minnesota.
Original music by Lonnie Moore. Original artwork by Emily Lemmon. Sound editing by Cris Stoltzman.

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First Word offers a refreshing, inspiring start to your day — rooted in the Word, fueled by coffee and prepared to dive in. First Word is delivered primarily by Pastor Dave Ostercamp, Lead pastor at Linwood Covenant Church based in Linwood, Minnesota. Original music by Lonnie Moore. Original artwork by Emily Lemmon. Sound editing by Cris Stoltzman.

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