March 21, 2018
Luke 20: 1-26

This passage includes three powerful lessons from Jesus in response to questions from the religious and political leaders and, in between, a parable about a landowner and his tenants.

By replying with a question to a question posed by the religious leaders, Jesus used His own question to explain who He is and expose the hypocrisy of the leaders. These men knew that John said Jesus was the Messiah but were unwilling to accept it.

The parable about a landowner and his tenants tells us that God is patient with those who doubt him but that one day they will answer for their actions.  Those that come to Jesus will be broken of their pride and self-will, but those who refuse will be crushed in judgment.

Finally, the Pharisees try to entrap Jesus. In his response to their question about paying taxes to Caesar, Jesus is saying that we are citizens of heaven and earth at the same time. Give the coin to Caesar, but give your life to God.

Devotion by Mike Hall