Talking politics has always been controversial and divisive. When Jesus’ enemies ask him to comment on the hot button political issue of the day, they seek to undermine his mission through controversy. But when Jesus talks politics (Mark 12:13-17), he confounds the expectations of everyone. Jesus’ answer…
- Refuses the simplistic, prepackaged answers of the world
- Urges us to think of God’s things first
- Reminds us who the King of kings is