Chapter 19
When People Want to Give You Power
John 6:1–15
The crowd wants to make Jesus king, and He withdraws. This chapter explores declining power that others are eager to give.
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I am struggling with authority or control
Power was offered to Jesus, used against Him, and claimed over Him. These chapters explore how He related to authority in each case.
Chapter 20
When Authority Becomes a Trap
Matthew 22:15–22
The question about taxes to Caesar is designed as a trap. This story raises questions about authority and where it is owed.
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Knowing the Limits of Human Power
John 18:28–38; John 19:8–16
Before Pilate, visible power seems to lie entirely with Rome. Consider studying what this scene reveals about the limits of human power.
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