Our current sermon series is walking through the Gospel of Mark. In preparation for worship
as a church family this weekend, we invite you to read and meditate on Mark 12:1-27.
*Please note that this week's sermon will only cover verses 13-17 but the weekly reading covers verses 1-27. Throughout the series we will read through the entire book of Mark, but the sermons might not cover every verse.
Scripture Outline (Mark 12:13-17)
1. Pharisees and Herodians attempt to trap Jesus. (vs. 13-14)
a. They ask Jesus a question they hope he can’t answer.
2. Jesus recognizes their hypocrisy and answers with a lesson. (vs. 15-17)
a. Jesus uses a denarius as an object lesson.
b. Jesus recognizes the authority of Caesar and God correctly.
c. People marvel at Jesus.