This week, the gospel is set in the temple during Holy Week as Jesus moves toward the cross. After three previous parables, the religious leaders take a break and huddle to take more direct action to get rid of Jesus. Even though they are angry and perhaps a bit embarrassed, they just can’t kill him; that would be considered murder, violating one of the greatest commandments. This is their first attempt to trap Jesus. These religious hypocrites leave the area where Jesus was teaching to engage in joint planning with the evil purpose of catching Jesus off guard. They plan to provoke Him into speaking without forethought. They watch Him and send spies pretending to be righteous so they can catch Him in a statement and then deliver Him to the governor’s authority. They think taxes should be the very point to attempt to trap Jesus. Tell us, Jesus, what do you think of the poll tax? Is it right or not to pay taxes to Caesar? Whose image? Show me the money.
Sunday School: 9:00 am
Worship Service: 10:30 am
Matthew 22:15-22
Whose Image? Show Me the Money
October 18, 2026
Pastor Gary Rebok
For over two centuries The Presbyterian Church Shippensburg has been serving Jesus Christ in both the social and spiritual needs of the community of Shippensburg, PA. We are a congregation within the Presbyterian denomination of ECO: A Covenant Order of Presbyterians, whose purpose is to witness in love the truth that Jesus Christ is Lord and the one true redeeming and healing presence in the world today. Through the presence of the Holy Spirit, Presbyterian Church Shippensburg is a loving and committed church family where God’s Word is preached, faith is grown, relationships are built, and Christ’s work continues.
Upcoming Events
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
October 15, 2026
5:00p.m.