JESUS PAID THE TEMPLE TAX

Matthew 17:24-27
Key Verse: 17:27a

            "...so that we may not offend them..."


1.  In the previous lesson, what did Jesus teach about how to live in
    an unbelieving generation? Where did Jesus and his disciples then
    go? What was their ultimate destination?

2.  After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, who came to
    Peter with what question? (Why might Matthew be especially
    interested in this event?) What was Peter's spontaneous answer? Why
    did he tell an untruth?

3.  When Peter came home, what did Jesus ask him? Why did Jesus ask
    Peter this question? What was the obvious answer? What did Jesus
    teach Peter?

4.  Why did Jesus not want to offend "them"? What can we learn from
    Jesus about duty and going beyond duty? How did Jesus and Peter
    find necessary money to pay the tax? What can we learn from this
    event?