What is written in the Law? How do you read it?

 "What is written in the law? How do you read it?"

Last week we discussed "How Jesus Interacted with Government" and it was fascinating!  I did not realize how many scriptures there were that detailed his interaction with governmental authorities.  Some of the areas we discussed were: Jesus and the denari - Mark 12:13-17; Jesus and Herod Antipas - Luke 13:31-32; and Jesus with Pontius Pilate, Roman Governor - John 19:10-11.  Seeing and discussing a "traditional view" and an "alternative view" of each passage was very fascinating.

One key we established over and over was: Jesus' purpose and timing for coming to earth was more important to him than governmental authority.  Jesus was always cognitive of his purpose [John 12:30-33].  We just touched on the story of the temple tax and the fish with a shekel in it's mouth...yikes, LOTS there!  We didn't have time to discuss Matthew 10:16-18 and Mark 8:15 either.

This Saturday, July 7th we will be finishing this discussion with a look at Roman's 13 via a Traditional viewpoint and an Alternative interpretation. [Remember Jesus' question to the lawyer in Luke 10:26? See title above]   
Homework = read Roman's 13.  Some questions to ponder: What does Roman's 13 say to you?  Does your view/interpretation line up with the rest of scripture?  

• Please join us Saturday, July 7th, 4:30pm @ Chuck and Mimi's house.  Call or email for directions. Email address is on the website.