1. Vote for Jesus Mark 12:13-17

2. Politics and Religion When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, people groan. (Proverbs 29:2)When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, people groan. (Proverbs 29:2)

3. Vote for Jesus 13 Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Him in order to trap Him in a statement. 14 They came and said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not? 15 Shall we pay or shall we not pay?” But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to look at.” 13 Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Him in order to trap Him in a statement. 14 They came and said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not? 15 Shall we pay or shall we not pay?” But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to look at.”

4. Vote for Jesus 16 They brought one. And He said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” And they said to Him, “Caesar’s.” 17 And Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were amazed at Him. (Mark 12:13-17) 16 They brought one. And He said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” And they said to Him, “Caesar’s.” 17 And Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were amazed at Him. (Mark 12:13-17)

5. What is “Politics”? “The broader definition of politics refers to the life of the polis, the city, and the art of living together in community. In this sense all of us are involved in politics, since Jesus calls us to live in society.” - John Stott, The Contemporary Christian“The broader definition of politics refers to the life of the polis, the city, and the art of living together in community. In this sense all of us are involved in politics, since Jesus calls us to live in society.” - John Stott, The Contemporary Christian Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them. (Ephesians 5:11)Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them. (Ephesians 5:11)

6. What is “Politics”? “Love of God leads us to love our neighbor, and love of neighbor requires our participation in the culture and in the political process… Even as we know that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven, and even as we set our sights on the glory of the City of God, we must work for good, justice, and righteousness in the City of Man.” – Albert Mohler, Culture Shift“Love of God leads us to love our neighbor, and love of neighbor requires our participation in the culture and in the political process… Even as we know that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven, and even as we set our sights on the glory of the City of God, we must work for good, justice, and righteousness in the City of Man.” – Albert Mohler, Culture Shift

7. What is “Politics”? 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. 7 For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a skillful Psalm. 8 God reigns over the nations, God sits on His holy throne. (Psalm 47:6-8) 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. 7 For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a skillful Psalm. 8 God reigns over the nations, God sits on His holy throne. (Psalm 47:6-8) The Lord has established His throne in the heavens; and His sovereignty rules over all. (Psalm 103:19)The Lord has established His throne in the heavens; and His sovereignty rules over all. (Psalm 103:19)

8. The Trap 13 Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Him in order to trap Him in a statement. 14 They came and said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not? 15 Shall we pay or shall we not pay?” But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to look at.” (Mark 12:13-15) 13 Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Him in order to trap Him in a statement. 14 They came and said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not? 15 Shall we pay or shall we not pay?” But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to look at.” (Mark 12:13-15)

9. The Trap They brought one. And He said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” And they said to Him, “Caesar’s.” (Mark 12:16)They brought one. And He said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” And they said to Him, “Caesar’s.” (Mark 12:16)

10. The Coin

11. The Answer 16 They brought one. And He said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” And they said to Him, “Caesar’s.” 17 And Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were amazed at Him. (Mark 12:16-17) 16 They brought one. And He said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” And they said to Him, “Caesar’s.” 17 And Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were amazed at Him. (Mark 12:16-17)

12. Christ’s Kingdom “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever.” (Revelation 11:15)“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever.” (Revelation 11:15)

13. Vote for Jesus Mark 12:13-17