Partisan controversy is the norm in our day and age, but God often presents a third and better way. In this passage, when confronted with a partisan trap, Jesus presents a better way: Yes, we should pay our taxes, but we should also render unto God everything that he is due. This lifts our eyes from mere obedience to earthly authorities and reminds us that we ultimately obey because civil authority is from God, and we are his people.

In the parable of the tenants, both the patience and the wrath of God are put on display. Listen today as Pastor Brandon explores the characters of this parable, presents the ultimatum of God's wrath vs God's grace, and ultimately points us to the Son of God, who died for sinners.

Divorce is rampant in our society. Is it ever permissible? Is it ever encouraged? We go to God's Word today to understand God's plan for marriage and how that points us to his unfathomable grace in Jesus Christ. Audio Note: This week's recording is of lower quality than usual due to technical difficulties. We are working to improve our audio quality for next week's podcast.

As Jonah found himself alive in the belly of the great fish (much to his surprise), he prayed a prayer of deep thanksgiving and gratitude to the God who had saved him from certain destruction. Jonah deserved death, but God preserved his life. Salvation belongs to the Lord!