Why was Jesus so controversial? Why did the religious leaders constantly attempt to "trap" him? Are we guilty of doing the same? In today’s episode, Tanya shares how Mark 12:13–27 exposes the deeper question behind the debate about taxes—whether we truly recognize that we bear God’s image and owe our whole lives to him.

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Passage: Mark 12:13–27