About this episode

This episode explores the connection between finances and faith through the story of the temple tax in Matthew 17.

Title: How Fishy Funds Form Faith Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:24-27 ESV Series: Bizarre Bible What does a fish's mouth have to do with your finances and faith? This sermon explores Jesusy generosity through the bizarre temple tax story in Matthew 17. We learn that true generosity begins with paying our obligations, moves into blessing others by going above and beyond what is required, and is ultimately rooted in trusting God for all provision, even through miraculous means. Embrace Jesusy ...

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Host: Grace 242

Topics covered

• generosity
• faith
• finances
• temple tax
• trusting God
• miraculous provision

Keywords

• generosity
• faith
• finances
• temple tax
• Jesus
• miracles
• obligations

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Books & works: How Fishy Funds Form Faith, Bizarre Bible

Places: Matthew

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