Hope Worship – October 22, 2023

Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s…” In our American ears, Jesus’ words sound, perhaps, like a way of speaking of a separation between church and state. But the people of God are meant to recognize something deeper. Yes, in this life we have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities. But what does it really mean to give “God what is God’s,” especially in light of who Jesus is? Where do our ultimate trust and allegiance belong? Today’s message is “God and Caesar,” based on Matthew 22:15-22.

8:00 Traditional Service

10:27 Contemporary Service

Scripture quotations are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE ®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

Liturgical portions in our 8:00 service are from Lutheran Service Book Divine Service Setting 4. Used by permission. LSB Liturgy License #000012403.

“Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior,” text (stanza 3) © 2006 Concordia Publishing House; text (stanza 10) © 1980 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License #100012403.

All music in our Contemporary Service is performed under Hope’s CCLI Copyright License 2956118 and CCLI Streaming Plus License 21360672.