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The Coin in the Fish's Mouth Made Simple

by Kimani Upshur, M.Ed.

The temple tax — paid from a fish's mouth. This Bible-first guide walks through Matthew 17:24-27, where the Lord Jesus Christ, asked for the two-drachma temple tax, sent Peter to the sea: the first fish he pulled up held a four-drachma coin, exactly enough for Me and thee. Twelve chapters cover the freedom of the sons, the love that refuses offense, the provision that precedes the command, and the Lord who turns water into wallet — plus fourteen reflection questions for personal study or group discussion.