We did some detective work to find information about the Sadducees and Pharisees. A group of people who encountered Jesus on many occasions and were not impressed with what he had to say. We heard the story of the occasion when they asked him what they thought would be a trick question with a yes or no answer. When they asked should taxes be paid, he asked for a denarius and told them to ‘give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.’ We talked about the fact that Jesus is happy when we talk to him and ask questions but we really need to listen to the answer.
Sadly we did not have a denarius handy but we did look at a picture of one and the children did some coin rubbing with some fancy coins. They used these to make a card with a spinner to show God is more concerned with our hearts and knowing that he loves us and we can love him.