The Cleansing of the Temple

The Sacrificial Devotion of our Lord

Why was Jesus upset?

Jesus was not upset at the buying and selling

Jesus was upset at where the activity was taking place

Two reasons why

It made it difficult for Gentiles to worship God

It was disruptive to the decorum of worship

Understanding Jesus’ response

Understanding the disciples’ reaction

and the Suffering Servant

The Sacrificial Death of our Lord

Signs: demanded and given

Demanded by the authorities

Jesus’s Response

Given by Jesus

The Temple of His Body

Your Response to this Sign

Understand the depth of your sin and the tremendous cost Christ paid for true freedom

If you are a believer, recall the sacrifice made on your behalf and surrender yourself as a living sacrifice to God ()

If you are an unbeliever, behold the glory of Jesus, embrace Jesus as the free gift of God to find true freedom and salvation. John 3:16