3. 1. He is the
MESSIAH
• This story was also recorded in two
Gospels.
• This story is different from the first in
John 2:13-22.
• He was ending His ministry with the
similar story.
• It is consistent with who He is.
4. 2. He has
AUTHORITY
• Based on righteousness and holines—
‖My house‖
• He did not tolerate wrongdoing in His
temple, but He did not hurt anyone.
• His demonstration was not tantrum
nor violence.
• He did not sulk.
5. 3. He knows the
PURPOSE for the
temple
• The structure of the temple
• Downgraded glory
• Less holy place?
• The activities in the template
• No sacrifices
• Blemished sacrifices
6. 3. He knows the
PURPOSE for the
• The temple became a source of
temple venture, even priests were
PROFITABLE
involved, instead of an HONORABLE
venue.
7. The Purpose of the House/Temple:
THE HEALING
• HEALING – not STEALING
• HELPING – not OVERPRICING
• YIELDING – not TAKING
ADVANTAGE (oppression)
• WORSHIPPING –not PLAYING
• WELCOMING - not TURNING AWAY
8. CONCLUSION
• God has chosen His church to be the
main arm of proclamation of His truth.
1. God does not tolerate evil in His
house.
2. We should promote HEALING in His
House.
3. We celebrate in His house based on
God’s truth.
9. REFLECTION
1) What needs to be cleansed in God’s
temple? Is there stealing? Taking
advantage? Playing? Turning away of
people?
2) Have you experienced ―healing‖ in this
temple? Of hurts? Of physical illness? Of
relationship?
3) What practical things can you do to give
more honor to God in His temple?
