234: Jesus. Taxes. and a Fish With a Coin: The Temple Tax Story

What do fish, taxes, and divine humour have in common? In this episode, Rohan and Adrian explore one of the quirkiest miracles in the Bible—when Jesus sends Peter fishing to pay the temple tax. It’s a story that’s rich in cultural context, theological insight, and divine playfulness. Sometimes, the King does pay... just not how you’d expect. 👀 What you’ll discover in this episode... ✅ Why Jesus and Peter were technically exempt from paying the temple tax ✅ How the miracle of the fish with a coin reveals Jesus' authority and humour ✅ The historical backdrop of Roman and Jewish taxation systems ✅ How ancient governments kept tax records before ABNs and spreadsheets ✅ What this miracle teaches us about staying flexible and tuned in to God’s creative ways ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – What is the temple tax, and why does Jesus get involved? 03:00 – Jewish tax vs Roman tax: understanding the systems 06:00 – Ancient receipts, tax records, and writing history 09:00 – Jesus has a chuckle: the fish and the coin miracle 12:00 – Trusting in God's creative provision and staying fresh in faith 🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application Are there areas in your life where you're expecting God to work the same way every time? What would it look like to stay flexible and attuned to his voice—even when the answer seems strange or unconventional? 💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you! 🔔 Like, subscribe, and tap the bell so you don’t miss more eye-opening Talkin’ Bible episodes. #talkinbible #c3australia #wearec3 #anchorpointchurch #jesus #bibleteaching #faith #kingdomlife #biblepodcast #talkinbiblewithrohanbell 🎵 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/vacation-beat License code: KIRTRVPQWAFFGING