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Luk 20:20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. Luk 20:21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: Luk 20:22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? Luk 20:23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Luk 20:24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's. Luk 20:25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's. Luk 20:26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

God's love, like all God's blessings comes to His people in Christ Jesus. We cannot know God's love outside of Jesus Christ. It is everlasting love. It is powerful, efficacious love which accomplishes all God's will to save His chosen people. It is particular, distinguishing and personal love that will never change and never fail. We can never be separated from the love of God in Jesus Christ.

Our Redemption by Jesus Christ is the source of many blessed gifts and privileges. God purposed before the beginning of the world to save a people and deliver them from their sin. He accomplished this by sending His Son to die on the cross and ransom His elect people with His precious blood.

Luk 20:1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, Luk 20:2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? Luk 20:3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: Luk 20:4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? Luk 20:5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not? Luk 20:6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. Luk 20:7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was. Luk 20:8 And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

If I am in Christ it means that when God looks at me He sees His Son Jesus Christ. Then, when He looks at His dearly beloved Son, He sees me. All my corruption as a fallen sinner has been laid upon Christ Jesus and owned as His. All the perfections of the GodMan Jesus Christ are reckoned to be mine.

Luk 19:45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; Luk 19:46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. Luk 19:47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, Luk 19:48 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

Our God will supply all the needs of His people out of His glorious bounty for the sake of Jesus Christ. We may ask for His help in matters spiritual and natural. He knows what we need and He will supply.

Contentment is a great blessing in this life. True contentment is knowing God's peace and trusting God’s providence. Paul teaches us that we can do all things through the Lord Jesus Christ who strengthens us and teaches His people contentment by the trials we face.

Luk 19:36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. Luk 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; Luk 19:38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. Luk 19:39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. Luk 19:40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

The Apostle Paul directs the Lord's people to think upon the Lord Jesus Christ for He, alone, is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, reputable, virtuous and worthy of praise.

Luk 19:28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. Luk 19:29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, Luk 19:30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. Luk 19:31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. Luk 19:32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. Luk 19:33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? Luk 19:34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. Luk 19:35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.

Paul teaches the church at Philippi that Christian joy, contentment and peace is to be obtained when a believer understands the close care and constant presence of the Lord Jesus. True peace is found in trusting in the Lord Jesus and committing our need into His care.

Luk 19:11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. Luk 19:12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. Luk 19:13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Luk 19:14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. Luk 19:15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. Luk 19:16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. Luk 19:17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. Luk 19:18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. Luk 19:19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. Luk 19:20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: Luk 19:21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. Luk 19:22 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: Luk 19:23 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? Luk 19:24 And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. Luk 19:25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) Luk 19:26 For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. Luk 19:27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.