Was Yeshua/Jesus a radical politician?

Ramon1 · Nov 10, 2020

Agallagher said:
that Yeshua/Jesus was not a radical politician by no means

He was extremely radical. He went against the entire church to set us free. The church was run by hypocrites; God intervened by sending Christ. He was radical to all; he carried out his and the Father's plan. This includes not joining a revolt, but fighting the wicked powers of this world with God-like powers. These powers include humility and suffering. This runs in reverse of what we see today as powerful, e.g., guns, strength, and control.

mlepfitjw · Nov 10, 2020

WrappedUpinHisLove3 said:
Jesus wasn't a politician as His kingdom wasn't of this world.

He did care a lot about social justice and that the needs of the poor are met (I don't believe Jesus would be against social welfare programmes) but h His main concern was of the heart. He addressed the sin that causes so much poverty- greed and corruption.

Even today there is more than enough food for everyone but corrupt leaders cause hunger in so many countries and aid doesn't always get to those who need it

Wrapped up, You are right, he was not politician. He cared a lot about those who were suffering, who were blind and could not see, who were deaf and could not hear, and those who could not be speak. He came and gave them who believed and were given a new life and changed heart.

I believe you are correct in the manner of the desires of peoples needs at least in the sense of sustainability to be met with social welfare programs. Though his main concern was the heart.

GraceBro said:
No, Jesus wasn't here to make any political statements or movements. Politics is a fruit of faith since you put into law that which you believe in your heart. And, thus, "politics and religion" cross paths frequently. Furthermore, the Jewish people were looking for a reigning Messiah, not a suffering one. Therefore, you see examples of the disciples looking for Jesus to start a "rebellion." Some believe that Judas betrayed Jesus in order to force His hand and start that rebellion to overthrow the Roman government. The last question the disciples asked Jesus prior to His ascension into Heaven was, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel (Acts 1:6)?” This is an expression of their lack of understanding of what Jesus came to do rather than confirmation of any political agenda. Jesus' purpose was to die for the sins of the world. Even if the Jews had all believed in Him and the "kingdom" was restored to Israel, Jesus would have been killed for sedition by the Romans. Either way, He dies. Grace and Peace.

Gracebro, You are right when you say that sometimes political and faith mixed agendas which come from what we learn in the world.

The Jewish people in that day known as the Pharisees were searching and looking for a king to rule here on this earth, but that was not the Lord Yeshua, nor Gods plan at all.

Mans ways are not Gods ways, though we are given the spirit to look and see a glimpse of what the desire of God is, which is to live in peace with everyone if possible, and to love God, and love our neighbors, even pray for the governments and those in charge now today.

Aussie Pete said:
Lord Jesus was not in the least political. His purpose was the introduction of the Kingdom of God. Some Christians get way too involved with the world. They have good intentions, but changing the law does not change the heart. Living the life and preaching the truth in love is God's way. It should be ours.

Aussie, you are right. The Lord Yeshua was not political. He came and preached the kingdom of God, glad now to be reminded of this notion thanks to all of the wonderful post. Sometimes we get caught up in our own self and how we see things as right while we are living in this world, instead of looking at things by the spirit which we are given by God through our faith, and looking his ways and what love the Lord Yeshua Christ had show during his pain staking beating, spiting on, bashing of staff, and death on the cross.

One of the saddest things to read is when we see the beating of the Lord, and he simply ask what I have I done wrong, why is thou striketh me (something like this is said). Makes tears come to my own eyes just writing it out.

Redwingfan9 said:
The answer is no. Jesus is not some sort of radical politician. His Kingdom is in Heaven where he rules the nations from the right hand of God. In fact, one of the reasons why the Jews hated him is because he wasn't a politician who was going to lead the Jews in a war against Rome or otherwise eliminate Rome from Israel.

Redwing, you are right, Yeshua was not a politician. The Jews did hate him because he was not of this world, he was so shockingly different from everyone else that not many people really wanted anything to do with him at all. A lonely man, even when all his friends left him at the time he was given over to the roman government. His only hope rested on his Father, to deliver him.

Remember when Yeshua had said how much longer must I have to be here to deal with you people, surely he was getting tired, and knew his time to die was coming even sooner.

Ramon1 said:
He was extremely radical. He went against the entire church to set us free. The church was run by hypocrites; God intervened by sending Christ. He was radical to all; he carried out his and the Father's plan. This includes not joining a revolt, but fighting the wicked powers of this world with God-like powers. These powers include humility and suffering. This runs in reverse of what we see today as powerful, e.g., guns, strength, and control.

Ramon you are right, he was radical. He stood up against people who thought they were all holy and in right standing with God making his Fathers house a den of thieves. What courage the Lord Yeshua had, in the face of those men who knew the ends and outs of the law.

He was looked as highly less and undesirable, crazy, a king of demons, but he was pressing on to do his Fathers work to share the news about the coming kingdom which was to reside in believers even now today. He knew that what he had to do would help us all by reconcile the sin which adam had commited so long ago that we would be able to have freedom to have and seek a relationship with God, and his son.

Thank you all for your comments !

Maria Billingsley · Nov 10, 2020

Agallagher said:
Listen up, you there is a great message here.

In the bible we see the Lord Yeshua/Jesus Christ roaming the Jerusalem streets, an going about city to city proclaiming the good news to others.

Was this a political agenda?

A fight against the powers to make a religious stand point where all should adhere to by his desires to make in the political field against the governments that once were?

Lets take a look at a scripture.

So the Pharisees and Herodians ask Jesus, if they should pay taxes, to see what he would say and catch him in what would seem to bring an uprising against the powers that were then and there at the time whom was Caesar.

Mark 12:17 16 So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. 17 Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. And they marveled at Him.

Jesus knew what they wanted to hear, was the words of an uprising revolt that was going to be made by him and his disciples which happens to not be the case at all. Yeshua explains the truth to them, and says. Hey pay your taxes, because you are human and live here on this earth and the rules be by the government you live in should be upheld and respected.

He also says, Hey pay your reverence to God because you are human, and you also were created and you did not get here by your own creational stand point. God is not part of this world, but he still exist.

They marveled at him.

Let see what else scripture has to say.

John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.”

Jesus Christ is being questioned about what has done by Pilate and explains to him, that he is not starting any type of revolt here on earth because he has nothing to with it, he has no bias to set up any type of kingdom and revolt against the already placed governments that were in place.

Why? Because his kingdom is not of this world, his kingdom is a spiritual kingdom that is from above, and no dust, dirt, or grim can overthrow it like the world gives us.

What does scripture says by Paul we should do for those in charge of the government system?

1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority— so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior

That prayer be made for all people even those in authority in this world. Remember what Yeshua said to the Pharisees render what is to Ceaser, to Him, and render to God what is to God?

Well let me tell you, that Yeshua/Jesus was not a radical politician by no means, and dont let anyone sway you one way or another.

The world is the world it does what it does.

God is God, and we see what we should do by his word when it comes to having faith in a living, good God.

What say you and your heart on the matter?

I agree. It is seemingly impossible to undo the delusion. It is entrenched in many "circles".
Dominionism has crept into the lives of many good intentioned Evangelicals.
What they fail to remember is that it is not the will of the Father which you have so brilliantly pointed out. Blessings.

friend of · Nov 10, 2020

Dead people are not allowed to vote

buzuxi02 · Nov 11, 2020

RickReads said:
Jesus absolutely had a political agenda as Israel was a Theocracy, so it was both religious and political,

Your pretty much right. This is kind of a trick question as at that time there was no demarcation between the religious and political life. Even the disciples prior to His ascension thought the Messiah was a divinely appointed king (all kings were considered divinely appointed)who would overthrow the Romans and usher in a jewish kingdom through an armed rebellion which they would partake in(Luke 22:36-38).
Even others considered him a politician that on His cross mockingly they wrote, 'Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews' in numerous languages. Even the prophecy of the virgin birth in Isaiah is masked in political language: (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Of course political figures concern themselves only with this temporal earthly kingdom. So Jesus was not a politician especially not like the ones we think of today. As He said, 'My Kingdom is not of this world'.

mukk_in · Nov 11, 2020

I'd say, yes. Christ turned the world on it's head, challenged status quo, destroyed preconceived ideas, attacked the elite and paved the way for the salvation of the simple. So, yes, He is a radical politician.

mukk_in · Nov 11, 2020

friend of said:
Dead people are not allowed to vote

Amen brother!

NBB · Nov 11, 2020

The bible doesn't talk much about politics, economics and weather changes,
but takes special care on morals, and if the bible has a 'political' flavour to it in this aspect, is conservative for sure.

Just recently people are trying to change the thousands of year of bible interpretation to accomodate some issues, because society doesn't like how the bible talks.

Like lgbt things.
Abortion? John the baptist was filled with the Holy spirit before even born, so he had a soul before born too, so just guess what God think of this, is murder, just because babies can't reason and defend themselves they are not less a person.
And feminism? the bible says women submit to their husbands, this is very unpopular on todays society.

Just talking a bit of what i think of politics and christianity.

mindlight · Nov 11, 2020

Agallagher said:
Listen up, you there is a great message here.

In the bible we see the Lord Yeshua/Jesus Christ roaming the Jerusalem streets, an going about city to city proclaiming the good news to others.

Was this a political agenda?

A fight against the powers to make a religious stand point where all should adhere to by his desires to make in the political field against the governments that once were?

Lets take a look at a scripture.

So the Pharisees and Herodians ask Jesus, if they should pay taxes, to see what he would say and catch him in what would seem to bring an uprising against the powers that were then and there at the time whom was Caesar.

Mark 12:17 16 So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. 17 Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. And they marveled at Him.

Jesus knew what they wanted to hear, was the words of an uprising revolt that was going to be made by him and his disciples which happens to not be the case at all. Yeshua explains the truth to them, and says. Hey pay your taxes, because you are human and live here on this earth and the rules be by the government you live in should be upheld and respected.

He also says, Hey pay your reverence to God because you are human, and you also were created and you did not get here by your own creational stand point. God is not part of this world, but he still exist.

They marveled at him.

Let see what else scripture has to say.

John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.”

Jesus Christ is being questioned about what has done by Pilate and explains to him, that he is not starting any type of revolt here on earth because he has nothing to with it, he has no bias to set up any type of kingdom and revolt against the already placed governments that were in place.

Why? Because his kingdom is not of this world, his kingdom is a spiritual kingdom that is from above, and no dust, dirt, or grim can overthrow it like the world gives us.

What does scripture says by Paul we should do for those in charge of the government system?

1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority— so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior

That prayer be made for all people even those in authority in this world. Remember what Yeshua said to the Pharisees render what is to Ceaser, to Him, and render to God what is to God?

Well let me tell you, that Yeshua/Jesus was not a radical politician by no means, and dont let anyone sway you one way or another.

The world is the world it does what it does.

God is God, and we see what we should do by his word when it comes to having faith in a living, good God.

What say you and your heart on the matter?

Politicians, revolutionaries and hypocritical religious leaders work with external images and appearances. It is about controlling people for their own agendas.

Jesus offered a radical new way for personal redemption and transformation, which could then be expressed in radical new structures and lifestyles, and result in His Kingdom on earth. Things like the abolition of slavery, healthcare, and welfare structures, all express the social justice aspects of suddenly caring for our common man. Things like great art, beautiful cathedrals, Christian music and theological education express the desire to know God better and to see Him manifested in our society.

When the politicians or revolutionaries use the church for their agendas, it fails and we get more of the same - oppression and violence

When the church uses the politicians, it is a different story with a different motivation pattern, and it results in freedom, fruit, and peace, and a radical new awareness of the potential that lies inside everyone, to create excellent new stories and experiences for our world.

chilehed · Nov 11, 2020

Agallagher said:
Was this a political agenda?

Please, you have GOT to be kidding...

lsume · Nov 11, 2020

Agallagher said:
Listen up, you there is a great message here.

In the bible we see the Lord Yeshua/Jesus Christ roaming the Jerusalem streets, an going about city to city proclaiming the good news to others.

Was this a political agenda?

A fight against the powers to make a religious stand point where all should adhere to by his desires to make in the political field against the governments that once were?

Lets take a look at a scripture.

So the Pharisees and Herodians ask Jesus, if they should pay taxes, to see what he would say and catch him in what would seem to bring an uprising against the powers that were then and there at the time whom was Caesar.

Mark 12:17 16 So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. 17 Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. And they marveled at Him.

Jesus knew what they wanted to hear, was the words of an uprising revolt that was going to be made by him and his disciples which happens to not be the case at all. Yeshua explains the truth to them, and says. Hey pay your taxes, because you are human and live here on this earth and the rules be by the government you live in should be upheld and respected.

He also says, Hey pay your reverence to God because you are human, and you also were created and you did not get here by your own creational stand point. God is not part of this world, but he still exist.

They marveled at him.

Let see what else scripture has to say.

John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.”

Jesus Christ is being questioned about what has done by Pilate and explains to him, that he is not starting any type of revolt here on earth because he has nothing to with it, he has no bias to set up any type of kingdom and revolt against the already placed governments that were in place.

Why? Because his kingdom is not of this world, his kingdom is a spiritual kingdom that is from above, and no dust, dirt, or grim can overthrow it like the world gives us.

What does scripture says by Paul we should do for those in charge of the government system?

1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority— so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior

That prayer be made for all people even those in authority in this world. Remember what Yeshua said to the Pharisees render what is to Ceaser, to Him, and render to God what is to God?

Well let me tell you, that Yeshua/Jesus was not a radical politician by no means, and dont let anyone sway you one way or another.

The world is the world it does what it does.

God is God, and we see what we should do by his word when it comes to having faith in a living, good God.

What say you and your heart on the matter?

No politics in The GodHead. Wide is the path that leads to destruction and narrow is the path to eternal life

Yekcidmij · Nov 11, 2020

Agallagher said:
Was this a political agenda?

A fight against the powers to make a religious stand point where all should adhere to by his desires to make in the political field against the governments that once were?

Lets take a look at a scripture.

So the Pharisees and Herodians ask Jesus, if they should pay taxes, to see what he would say and catch him in what would seem to bring an uprising against the powers that were then and there at the time whom was Caesar.

Mark 12:17 16 So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. 17 Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. And they marveled at Him.

Jesus knew what they wanted to hear, was the words of an uprising revolt that was going to be made by him and his disciples which happens to not be the case at all. Yeshua explains the truth to them, and says. Hey pay your taxes, because you are human and live here on this earth and the rules be by the government you live in should be upheld and respected.

He also says, Hey pay your reverence to God because you are human, and you also were created and you did not get here by your own creational stand point. God is not part of this world, but he still exist.

They marveled at him.

I think he told them not to pay the tribute tax to Caesar.

kiwimac · Nov 12, 2020

Agallagher said:
Listen up, you there is a great message here.

In the bible we see the Lord Yeshua/Jesus Christ roaming the Jerusalem streets, an going about city to city proclaiming the good news to others.

Was this a political agenda?

A fight against the powers to make a religious stand point where all should adhere to by his desires to make in the political field against the governments that once were?

Lets take a look at a scripture.

So the Pharisees and Herodians ask Jesus, if they should pay taxes, to see what he would say and catch him in what would seem to bring an uprising against the powers that were then and there at the time whom was Caesar.

Mark 12:17 16 So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. 17 Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. And they marveled at Him.

Jesus knew what they wanted to hear, was the words of an uprising revolt that was going to be made by him and his disciples which happens to not be the case at all. Yeshua explains the truth to them, and says. Hey pay your taxes, because you are human and live here on this earth and the rules be by the government you live in should be upheld and respected.

He also says, Hey pay your reverence to God because you are human, and you also were created and you did not get here by your own creational stand point. God is not part of this world, but he still exist.

They marveled at him.

Let see what else scripture has to say.

John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.”

Jesus Christ is being questioned about what has done by Pilate and explains to him, that he is not starting any type of revolt here on earth because he has nothing to with it, he has no bias to set up any type of kingdom and revolt against the already placed governments that were in place.

Why? Because his kingdom is not of this world, his kingdom is a spiritual kingdom that is from above, and no dust, dirt, or grim can overthrow it like the world gives us.

What does scripture says by Paul we should do for those in charge of the government system?

1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority— so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior

That prayer be made for all people even those in authority in this world. Remember what Yeshua said to the Pharisees render what is to Ceaser, to Him, and render to God what is to God?

Well let me tell you, that Yeshua/Jesus was not a radical politician by no means, and dont let anyone sway you one way or another.

The world is the world it does what it does.

God is God, and we see what we should do by his word when it comes to having faith in a living, good God.

What say you and your heart on the matter?

The very first thing we see Jesus saying after his baptism is:

Luke 4: 18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and the regaining of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed,
19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."

Sounds radical to me.

Zao is life · Nov 12, 2020

Agallagher said:
Listen up, you there is a great message here.

In the bible we see the Lord Yeshua/Jesus Christ roaming the Jerusalem streets, an going about city to city proclaiming the good news to others.

Was this a political agenda?

A fight against the powers to make a religious stand point where all should adhere to by his desires to make in the political field against the governments that once were?

Lets take a look at a scripture.

So the Pharisees and Herodians ask Jesus, if they should pay taxes, to see what he would say and catch him in what would seem to bring an uprising against the powers that were then and there at the time whom was Caesar.

Mark 12:17 16 So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. 17 Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. And they marveled at Him.

Jesus knew what they wanted to hear, was the words of an uprising revolt that was going to be made by him and his disciples which happens to not be the case at all. Yeshua explains the truth to them, and says. Hey pay your taxes, because you are human and live here on this earth and the rules be by the government you live in should be upheld and respected.

He also says, Hey pay your reverence to God because you are human, and you also were created and you did not get here by your own creational stand point. God is not part of this world, but he still exist.

They marveled at him.

Let see what else scripture has to say.

John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.”

Jesus Christ is being questioned about what has done by Pilate and explains to him, that he is not starting any type of revolt here on earth because he has nothing to with it, he has no bias to set up any type of kingdom and revolt against the already placed governments that were in place.

Why? Because his kingdom is not of this world, his kingdom is a spiritual kingdom that is from above, and no dust, dirt, or grim can overthrow it like the world gives us.

What does scripture says by Paul we should do for those in charge of the government system?

1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority— so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior

That prayer be made for all people even those in authority in this world. Remember what Yeshua said to the Pharisees render what is to Ceaser, to Him, and render to God what is to God?

Well let me tell you, that Yeshua/Jesus was not a radical politician by no means, and dont let anyone sway you one way or another.

The world is the world it does what it does.

God is God, and we see what we should do by his word when it comes to having faith in a living, good God.

What say you and your heart on the matter?

Politics and religion were the same thing where Jesus lived, so whatever statements He made, and whatever He taught and did was political, without His motive being political. Challenging the authority of the teaching of the religious leaders of the Jews was a political thing to do.

For a long time challenging the authority of Popes and the Papacy was a political thing to do in the Roman Empire after the days of Constantine and in the the so-called "Holy Roman Empire" which followed centuries later. It caused wars in which hundreds of thousands died before the Reformation succeeded in making such challenges non-political.

So to me the answer as to whether or not Jesus was political is six of one and half a dozen of the other. For one thing, He was a Messiah figure. In the Roman Empire as well as in Judea, a Jewish Messiah was a political figure. He was also challenging the authority of the Jewish religious leaders.

Jesus could not get away from His teaching and actions being regarded as political, no matter what His motive.

Randy777 · Nov 12, 2020

He was giving the Fathers message and came to do the Fathers will.
As He stated He was not leading a rebellion.
Mark 14:48-50
“Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? 49 Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.” 50 Then everyone deserted him and fled.

His teaching was in regard to the ways of righteousness before God. Religion not politics. He made no statements about challenging the Romans. Though there were some who sought this purpose in Him.

He explained His purpose to the two downcast disciples on the road to Emmaus who thought He would be the one who redeemed Israel. He opened their hearts to the scriptures that He came to fulfil. Gave them the understating of the type of redemption He came to give at that time.

John Mullally · Nov 12, 2020

RickReads said:
Jesus told His followers to eat his flesh and drink His blood. Sounds radical to me

I have always struggled with that. I heard one preacher say that he turned a megachurch into a bible study - funny. He preferred a few strongly committed disciples to a multitude of distant followers.

John Mullally · Nov 12, 2020

RickReads said:
"And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever "

Good point! How can one address His first coming (when He came as a lamb), while banning the addressing of His second coming (when He will come as a lion).

Thomas White · Nov 12, 2020

Agallagher said:
Listen up, you there is a great message here.

In the bible we see the Lord Yeshua/Jesus Christ roaming the Jerusalem streets, an going about city to city proclaiming the good news to others.

Was this a political agenda?

A fight against the powers to make a religious stand point where all should adhere to by his desires to make in the political field against the governments that once were?

Lets take a look at a scripture.

So the Pharisees and Herodians ask Jesus, if they should pay taxes, to see what he would say and catch him in what would seem to bring an uprising against the powers that were then and there at the time whom was Caesar.

Mark 12:17 16 So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. 17 Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. And they marveled at Him.

Jesus knew what they wanted to hear, was the words of an uprising revolt that was going to be made by him and his disciples which happens to not be the case at all. Yeshua explains the truth to them, and says. Hey pay your taxes, because you are human and live here on this earth and the rules be by the government you live in should be upheld and respected.

He also says, Hey pay your reverence to God because you are human, and you also were created and you did not get here by your own creational stand point. God is not part of this world, but he still exist.

They marveled at him.

Let see what else scripture has to say.

John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.”

Jesus Christ is being questioned about what has done by Pilate and explains to him, that he is not starting any type of revolt here on earth because he has nothing to with it, he has no bias to set up any type of kingdom and revolt against the already placed governments that were in place.

Why? Because his kingdom is not of this world, his kingdom is a spiritual kingdom that is from above, and no dust, dirt, or grim can overthrow it like the world gives us.

What does scripture says by Paul we should do for those in charge of the government system?

1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority— so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior

That prayer be made for all people even those in authority in this world. Remember what Yeshua said to the Pharisees render what is to Ceaser, to Him, and render to God what is to God?

Well let me tell you, that Yeshua/Jesus was not a radical politician by no means, and dont let anyone sway you one way or another.

The world is the world it does what it does.

God is God, and we see what we should do by his word when it comes to having faith in a living, good God.

What say you and your heart on the matter?

Somewhere down the line of history, people started to separate Jesus from topics like politics. Nothing is further from the truth. The Gospel is about everything, a fundamental shift for the entire world and everything within it. The Gospel is all-consuming. It is spiritual, mental, physical, philosophical, political and whatever other category you can think of. Until we stop trying to separate Jesus from parts of our lives, we aren't really seeing Him. By choosing to ignore parts of Him, we miss out on so much. Jesus should permeate every fabric of our existence. If He doesn't, it means we aren't letting Him in. Choosing Him means more than just praying a couple of prayers and reading our Bibles everyday. We must love Him, choose Him, and welcome Him into our lives. That means giving everything over to Him and trusting Him to guide us to make the right choices. Yes, even political choices. He gave us an example to follow.

Was Yeshua/Jesus a radical politician?

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