I. OBEDIENCE TO THE FATHER
A. PROPHECY OF DEATH
Matthew 17:22-23a As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day.”
1. AVOIDING CONFLICT
2. STRONG EMPHASIS
3. ADDED DETAILS
B. PAIN OF DISCIPLES
Matthew 17:23b And they were greatly grieved.
1. EMOTIONS
2. COMPREHENSION
II. OBEDIENCE TO THE STATE
A. PROBLEM
Matthew 17:24-25a When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma [temple] tax confronted Peter and said, “Doesn’t your Teacher pay the drachmas?”
He said, “Yes.”
1. CIRCUMSTANCES
2. TRAP
3. READY RESPONSE
B. PRINCIPLE
Matthew 17:25b And when he came into the house, Jesus anticipated this, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly rulers receive toll or tax? From their sons or from others?”
Matthew 17:26 And when Peter replied, “From others,” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are not obligated.
1. TAXATION
2. RESPONSIBILITY
C. PROVISION
Matthew 17:27 However, not to offend them, go to the sea and cast a hook and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a stater. Take that and give it to them for Me and for yourself.”
1. MOTIVATION
2. SUPPLY
3. OBLIGATION
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