1. Challenge and counterchallenge #1 (v. 19-26)  A. The challenge: Must we submit to unwanted rulers? (v. 19-22)  B. The counterchallenge: You must submit to all of God's authority (v. 23-26)   1. Denarius bares the image of Caesar   2. We bear the image of God (Genesis 1:26)  C. Application: Give all of yourself to God   1. When you are fighting against His authority, you are fighting against your joy   2. Jesus' authority is exercised for my joy and my good   3. Tear up our own declaration of independence 2. Challenge and counterchallenge #2 (v. 27-40)  A. The challenge: Isn't resurrection unreasonable? (v. 27-33)   1. OT teaches resurrection (Isaiah 26:19; Daniel 12:2)  B. The counterchallenge: You must believe all of God's word (v. 34-40)   1. A theological argument (v. 34-36)    a. No need to propagate the human race in heaven    b. Characterized by resurrected life, not mortal life   2. A Scriptural argument (v. 37-38)    a. God's immortality is shared with all those who He created    b. God's promises demand realization 3. Counterchallenge #3 (v. 41-47)  A. The counterchallenge: The Bible affirms the preeminence of Christ (v. 41-44)   1. Application: submit to Christ  B. A warning: Beware of self-critical religious teachers (v. 45-47)
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