1. Matthew 22:15 – 22

2. News headline Matthew 22:15 – 22

3. News headline reveals ‘irresponsibility’ is an issue in our society Matthew 22:15 – 22

4. News headline reveals ‘irresponsibility’ is an issue in our society Scripture reading today Matthew 22:15 – 22

5. News headline reveals ‘irresponsibility’ is an issue in our society Scripture reading today is a question about one’s responsibility Matthew 22:15 – 22

6. News headline reveals ‘irresponsibility’ is an issue in our society Scripture reading today is a question about one’s responsibility Jesus said: pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and pay to God, what belongs to God. Matthew 22:15 – 22

7. . Be responsible citizens

8. 1. Give back to the government Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

9. 1. Give back to the government V17 what do you think? Is it against our Law to pay taxes to the Roman Emperor, or not?” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

10. 1. Give back to the government Tax: temple tax indirect tax direct poll or head tax V17 what do you think? Is it against our Law to pay taxes to the Roman Emperor, or not?” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

11. 1. Give back to the government Tax, rates, levies etc 21b“Well, then, pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

12. 1. Give back to the government Tax, rates, levies, student loan, child support, etc 21b“Well, then, pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

13. 1. Give back to the government Tax, rates, levies, student loan, child support, etc V21c. and pay to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

14. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God V21c. and pay to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

15. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.. V21c. and pay to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

16. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe V21c. and pay to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

17. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – first fruits (priority) V21c. and pay to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

18. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – first fruits of our money V21c. and pay to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

19. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – first fruits of our money, time V21c. and pay to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

20. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – first fruits of our money, time, talents/skills. V21c. and pay to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

21. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – money, time, talents/skills. 2.Image V21c. and pay to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

22. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – money, time, talents/skills. 2.Image – love, mercy, joyful..... V21c. and pay to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

23. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – money, time, talents/skills. 2.Image – love, mercy, joyful..... love God with all our hearts, mind and soul V21c. and pay to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

24. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – money, time, talents/skills. 2.Image – love, mercy, joyful..... love God with all our hearts, mind and soul V15 The Pharisees …made a plan to trap Jesus ….they sent to him some of their disciples and some members of Herod's party Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

25. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – money, time, talents/skills. 2.Image – love, mercy, joyful..... - Failed to love God with all their hearts V15 The Pharisees …made a plan to trap Jesus ….they sent to him some of their disciples and some members of Herod's party Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

26. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – money, time, talents/skills. 2.Image – love, mercy, joyful..... - Failed to love God with all their hearts Ex 33:12 “….you have told me to lead these people, ….tell me whom you would send with me Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

27. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – money, time, talents/skills. 2.Image – love, mercy, joyful..... - Failed to love God with all their hearts 16b.Teacher…we know that you tell the truth. You teach the truth about God's will for people Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

28. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – money, time, talents/skills. 2.Image – love, mercy, joyful..... -Failed to love God with all their hearts -Failed to love God with all their minds 16b.Teacher…we know that you tell the truth. You teach the truth about God's will for people Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

29. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – money, time, talents/skills. 2.Image – love, mercy, joyful..... -Failed to love God with all their hearts -Failed to love God with all their minds -Failed to ‘give back’ to God 16b.Teacher…we know that you tell the truth. You teach the truth about God's will for people Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens

30. 1. Give back to the government Tax, student loan, child support, etc 2. Give back to God what belongs to God 1.Tithe – money, time, talents/skills. 2.Image – love, mercy, joyful..... Submit to the Lord Matthew 22:15 – 22 Be responsible citizens