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Jesus & Money from a Fish
memory verse
God is with those who obey him.
Psalm 14:5
Fishy Money (based on Matthew 17:24-27)
In Bible times, people had to pay something called a Temple tax. The Temple tax helped keep the Temple running, so people could there to worship God. go
One day, Jesus and his disciples were visiting a city. When they arrived, a man came to Peter and asked him, "Doesn't your teacher pay the Temple tax?"
Peter nodded his head yes. Of course Jesus paid the Temple tax! There was only one problem-Peter didn't have any money.
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спарт
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Peter went into the house where they were staying to ask Jesus where he could get some money for the Temple tax. Peter was surprised when he heard what Jesus said.
"Go down to the lake and throw in a line," Jesus said. "Open the mouth of the first fish you
catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us."
Peter went to the lake, and it happened just as Jesus said it would. There was
a silver coin in the first fish he caught! Peter continued to the
Temple to pay the tax. He was so thankful that
his Savior provided for him.
Jesus has paid the price for all of us. Because of Jesus, we can have eternal life with God. All we have to do is believe and obey, just like Peter did in this story.
discussion
questions
1. Who did Peter talk to when
he needed something
2. How has Jesus provided for you?

Answer 1

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Jesus paid the Temple tax for Peter and himself by telling Peter to catch a fish with money in its mouth. This shows that God provides for those who obey Him. (Psalm 14:5) Just as Peter trusted Jesus to provide, we can trust in Him to provide for us in every situation.

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Answer 3

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Jesus and Money from a Fish

Memory Verse: Psalm 14:5 - God is with those who obey him.

In Bible times, people had to pay a Temple tax to help support the operations of the Temple so people could worship God there. One day, while Jesus and his disciples were visiting a city, a man approached Peter and asked if Jesus paid the Temple tax. Peter, understanding that Jesus did indeed pay the tax, encountered a dilemma - he had no money to fulfill this obligation.

Upon entering the house where they were staying, Peter sought advice from Jesus on how to obtain the necessary funds for the Temple tax. To Peter's surprise, Jesus instructed him to go down to the lake, cast a line, and catch a fish. Jesus directed Peter to open the mouth of the first fish he caught, which would contain a large silver coin. This coin was to be used to pay the tax for both Peter and Jesus.

Following Jesus's guidance, Peter went to the lake and found the silver coin, just as Jesus had promised. Peter then proceeded to pay the Temple tax. Grateful for the provision made by his Savior, Peter learned the valuable lesson that Jesus provides for those who trust and obey Him.

This story serves as a reminder that Jesus has paid the ultimate price for us all, offering the gift of eternal life with God to those who believe and obey Him, similar to Peter's actions in this account.

Discussion Questions:
1. Who did Peter turn to when he needed help with the Temple tax?
2. Reflect on a time when Jesus provided for you in a way that showed his care and provision for your needs.