Clearing The Temple | John 2:12-25

In the previous sermon we observed Jesus launching His earthly ministry through the miracle at Cana. Now that His ministry is off the ground, this week we will observe Jesus’ interactions at the Jewish temple. This is one of the examples of Jesus’ ministry that He goes against His stereotypical gentle posture by driving away those who have corrupted God’s house. In this scene Jesus demonstrates righteous anger over man’s failure to worship God, but because of humanity’s evil, vows to die and rise. As we look at this story we hope to gain a better picture of God’s heart and how to praise Him as His people.