Main Idea: Jesus willingly lays aside His rights as God's Son to identify with and provide for His people.

1. The Son's Freedom: Jesus is tax exempt because the temple - and everything belongs to His Father (vv. 24-26)

2. The Son's Humility: Jesus willingly surrenders His rights to avoid unnecessary offense (v. 27a)

3. The Son's provision: Jesus sufficiently provides for His people (v. 27b)

Read and discuss this passage with someone else this week: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Questions for prayer, Meditation, Discussion, and Application:

- How does Jesus challenge our assumptions about freedom?

- What does the word "however" in verse 27 reveal about Jesus' mission and character? How should it inform our mission and character in Christ?

- What burden, responsibility, or financial concern are you currently tempted to worry about? Where have you seen Christ provide exactly what you needed - even if not in the way you expected?