Matthew Part 77

Text: Matthew 21:12-17

Verse 12

Mark 11:11. gives him time to process and contemplate

this is the second time he does this

John 2:15

Describe Temple Layout

different courts and where they were selling stuff

money changers

what is it and why is it needed

is currency exchange immoral?

they would put a hefty percentage on the exchange

selling pigeons

balancing Jesus’ Compassion with Anger

One rises and falls with the other

Verse 13

House of Prayer

Is. 56:7.

they were doing this in the gentiles court

Den of Robbers

λῃστής - Robber, Bandits, Insurrectionist, plunderer

Jer. 7:11.

who and what has been stolen?

either robbing money from people

or robbing worship from God (corruption and distraction from the temples purpose)