Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study Whose Image Do You Bear? | The Gospels | Mark 12:13–27
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Feb 17, 2026 A look at why Jesus’ words provoked opposition and the political trap set with the tax question. The coin story and its image prompt a deeper question of ownership and belonging. Discussion connects bearing God’s image to how we treat others and live out discipleship. Practical implications for speech, listening, and responding to frustration are highlighted.
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Flattery Hides A Trap
- The Pharisees used flattery and a loaded political question to trap Jesus.
- Jesus refused to be forced into partisan categories and exposed their manipulation.
Don't Force Jesus Into Politics
- Avoid shrinking Jesus to fit a political framework or assuming how he would vote.
- Submit to Jesus as king rather than forcing him into modern partisan categories.
Image Determines Ownership
- The coin belongs to Caesar because it bears his image, but people belong to God because they bear God's image.
- Recognizing God's image in others reorients ownership and identity beyond political labels.