Mark 12:13-40

Paying Taxes to Caesar Mark 12:13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. Luke said they sent spies, who pretended to be sincere so they might hand him over to the power and authority of the governor. *Luke 20:20 Two traditional enemies to unite against Jesus: Pharisees, the Jews nationals…

Mark 11:15–33, 12:1-12: Jesus Cleanses the Temple

Mark 11:15–33, 12:1-12: Jesus Cleanses the Temple Mark 11:15-16 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, (16) and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts.They were in the employ…