Render Unto Caesar (Matthew 22:15-22) Printable Bible Lesson & Sunday School Activities

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🚸 Ages 6-12 Years Old

Should we honor the government or God? The short answer, given by Jesus in Matthew 22, is “yes.” When the Pharisees attempted to stump the Messiah, He reminded them that we are called to honor human leaders, but still put God first and foremost. This lesson reminds us that God has placed people in authority roles over our lives and wants us to respect our leaders. However, no one has a higher command than the Lord, and His Law always comes first.  

 Jesus came not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. He often came up against scrutiny and questioning by the authorities, but the Messiah always had the last word. In this passage, the Pharisees tried to catch Jesus with a question about authority and rule-following but missed the point entirely. Jesus instructed the people to give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. Ultimately, everything belongs to God and will go back to Him. Our lives belong to Him, too. We don’t have to worry over following the Law perfectly, because Christ did that on our behalf! 

Passage: Matthew 22:15-22

Target Audience: Kindergarten-6th grade 

Materials Needed: Construction paper; decorative supplies; glue; markers or crayons; tape; scissors; empty container/box; aluminum foil; string; coins/money; pictures of authority figures; Bibles.

More Resources Online

• Watch the video demonstration of the object lesson. 
• Watch the video example for the craft projects.
• Watch the video Bible story “The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector” from Saddleback Kids Club
• Watch the video Bible story “God's Story: The Good News” from Crossroads Kids
• For more free illustrations, visit Christian Clip Arts and Ministry-To-Children

Easy-Prep Bible Lesson

• Target Age: elementary school, adaptable for K-6th grades
• Translation: choose NIV, ESV or KJV
• Stand-alone lesson plan
• Instant digital download
• Flexible teaching plan for mixed age groups
• Ideal for Kids' Church or Sunday School (45-60 minutes teaching time)

Attention Keeping Activities

• Object Lesson with video demonstration
  
• Game Suggestions
• Easy To Follow Teaching Plan
• Craft Ideas with video demonstration 
• Coloring Page
• Word Find Worksheet
• Memory Verse Poster