Render to Caesar and Christ: Paying Taxes and Being Stamped with the Image and Inscription of God

If paying taxes was “rendering unto Caesar,” then what is “rendering to God”? What is Jesus hinting at in Matthew 22:15ff? In this rabbinic-style argument, Jesus skillfully engages in biblical interpretation. Join ‪@chadbird1517‬ as he unpacks this dense text and connects it with what it means to be stamped with the image and inscription of God.

[@NeilEvans-xq8ik]

Thank you, Teacher.

[@EnavSounds]

This was cool. I never thought about the image part

[@dasiaetheridge5960]

fantastic job

[@lc-mschristian5717]

Awesome teaching. I look forward to all your videos. Thank you and God's peace be with you.

[@chadbird1517]

You are very welcome. God’s peace be with you, too.

[@jordantsak7683]

Moi aussi! I love him.

[@jordantsak7683]

@@chadbird1517 one day, I 'd like to hear you presenting the books in your back.

[@user-Steve-Hsu]

This is really helpful. I've been looking from quite some explanations for this passage and this one is the most convincing one. Thanks a lot!

[@dcmarins]

AMAZING!

[@williskoops4469]

Thanks again Chad. The image connection you brought up really helped me understand this part of scripture.

[@chadbird1517]

Thanks, Willie!

[@davidpederson737]

Thanks Chad!!

[@chadbird1517]

You are very welcome, David!

[@yahuahstar8212]

Alabaster stan cor his life teaching

[@JacintaHopeHing-ji4ch]

And MUST a christian vote?

[@JacintaHopeHing-ji4ch]

So is a christain pastor allowed to become a polatition?

[@HeyU837]

So is Jesus saying here 12:51 they should pay taxes?