08-09: The Sovereignty of Jesus

In one of the most unique moments in the Gospels, Jesus combines a short parable with a miracle — and the lesson goes far deeper than a temple tax. Pastor Tag walks through Matthew 17:24-27, where tax collectors ask Peter if Jesus pays the two-drachma temple tax. Jesus' response — a brief teaching on kings, sons, and taxation — leads to one of the most understated yet profound miracles in Scripture: a coin found in the mouth of a fish, in the exact amount needed.