1. 2. Out-manoeuvred (Matthew 22v15-22)
The Genius of Jesus
2. Out-manoeuvred (Matthew 22v15-22)
The enemy of my enemy is my friend v15-16
Who were the Herodians?
Jews who submitted to the rule of the Romans
Pharisees & many Jews disagreed Deut 17v15
Pharisee & Herodian were united in bringing down Jesus v16
Hatred throws principles & God’s Word out the window
Jesus is hated for telling the truth
To love is to tell the truth Jn 15v13, Prov 27v6

2. 2. Out-manoeuvred (Matthew 22v15-22)
The Genius of Jesus
2. Out-manoeuvred (Matthew 22v15-22)
The trick question v17
Dilemma: Either answer will trap Jesus & ruin Him
A cunning plan
Begins with flattery v16, Ps 55v21, Prov 5v1-4
Jesus sees through it v18

3. 2. Out-manoeuvred (Matthew 22v15-22)
The Genius of Jesus
2. Out-manoeuvred (Matthew 22v15-22)
The genius of Jesus
‘Show Me the coin’ v19
They give Him a denarius & condemn themselves
A leading question v20
The coin they possess & use belongs to Caesar
Their answer: ‘Caesar’s’ v21
Jesus’ killer blow v21
The result: Amazement & off they go v22
You can’t pull the wool over the All-Seeing Eyes