God’s Provision in Unlikely Places

Matthew 17:24-27

I. The Challenge of the Temple Tax

A. The Question of Obligation (Mt. 17:24)
B. Jesus’ Sovereignty (Mt. 17:25)
C. Avoiding an Unnecessary Conflict (Matthew 17:26-27a; Matthew 5:9; Hebrews 12:14-15)

II. The Provision of the Coin (Matthew 17:27b)

A. Command to Peter
B. The Miraculous Coin (Matthew 17:27c)

III. The Lesson of Faith

A. Rely on Jesus for All of Our Needs
B. Deepen Our Understanding