Jesus’ opponents seek to trap him by playing to one of his strengths.

Jesus discerns what they are up to.

Rather than skirt the issue or make an unclear response, Jesus shocks his audience with a full throated affirmation in precisely the opposite direction to what they were expecting.

Jesus then broadens the realm of consideration as he pivots from the notion of the image of the Caesar to the image of God.

Do you know who you belong to?