This week Rev. Beverly Gibson and Johnny Gwin look at the nature of allegiance. Most of us have heard and comprehended the meaning of “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s,” but what is our debt to God? The answer to this profound teaching, from the Gospel of Matthew, is found more in Jesus’s unspoken parallel than what he said. What is God’s image imprinted upon? God’s image is upon “us.” We are what is owed to our Heavenly Emperor. More specifically, giving our physical and spiritual presence to Him, ourselves and others is the true debt that is owed.
Also discussed in this episode:
Jesus’s handling of those that are conspiring against him
Jesus’s rabbinical teaching method
Tithing
The human and divine nature of Jesus
God’s greatest gift to the world and His followers.
Pulpit To Pew wants to congratulate Christ Church Cathedral parishioner Carl Cunningham Jr. and the young men of the Kappa League of Mobile for earning their National Chapter of the Year Award. Your presence at Sunday services is always a gift, and thanks for sharing your achievements. Your diligence and accomplishments are an inspiration to our whole community.
Weekly Readings
Exodus 33:12-23
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
