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Politics (Mark 12:13-17)

5/31/2020

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Politics
Mark 12:13-17

I. Intro
Big Idea: Jesus came to bring about true revolution.
 
II. The Truth
A. Opposition to God makes strange alliances. Psalm 2:1-3; Mark 12:13
B. Jesus silences flattering lips. Psalm 12:3; Mark 12:14a; John 2:24
 
III. Imperial Tax
A. Paying taxes is an act of submission. Mark 12:14b-15a
B. Jesus sees behind masks. Mark 12:15b
 
IV. Caesar’s
A. Jesus didn’t have a denarius. Mark 12:15b; Luke 4:5-7; John 19:11; Ephesians 2:2
B. Jesus isn’t threatened by other gods. Mark 12:16; Galatians 4:6
 
V. God’s
A. Serve out of worship to God. Matthew 5:38-40; Mark 12:17a; Romans 13:1-8; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
B. Be amazed at Jesus. Mark 12:17b

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
  • What’s something about living in the United States for which you are thankful?
  • What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
  • Why are politics and religion such taboo topics for polite social gatherings?
  • Is it possible for America to be a Christian nation? Explain.
  • What was so revolutionary about Jesus’ simple statement in Mark 12:17… “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s”?
  • Read Romans 13:1-8. How can submitting to the government or paying taxes be done as an act of worship?
  • How can making politics secondary to Christ-centered unity help us to glorify God in our community?
  • What’s something you could use prayer for? Pray for one another.  
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