Matthew, 22

Commentary

Matthew 22 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of obedience to God. In this chapter, Jesus is asked a series of questions by the Pharisees and Sadducees in an attempt to trap him. Jesus responds to each question with wisdom and insight, demonstrating his knowledge of the law and his commitment to living a life of obedience to God. The first question posed to Jesus is about the greatest commandment. Jesus responds by quoting Deuteronomy 6:5, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is a reminder to us that our love for God should be our highest priority. The second question posed to Jesus is about the payment of taxes to Caesar. Jesus responds by saying, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” This is a reminder to us that we should be obedient to the laws of the land, while also being obedient to God’s laws. The third question posed to Jesus is about the resurrection of the dead. Jesus responds by saying, “God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” This is a reminder to us that we should live our lives in a way that honors God and that we should have faith in the resurrection of the dead. In Matthew 22, Jesus teaches us the importance of living a life of obedience to God. He reminds us that our love for God should be our highest priority, that we should be obedient to the laws of the land, and that we should have faith in the

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