An Angry Outburst
March 27, 2015//
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Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out the people
buying and selling animals for sacrifices. He knocked over the tables of the
money changers and the chairs of those selling dove, and He stopped everyone
from using the Temple as a marketplace. He said to them, “The Scriptures
declare, ‘My Temple will be called a house of prayer for all nations,’ but you
have turned it into a den of thieves.
Mark 11:15-17 (NLT)
Knowing His time was limited, Jesus
got right to work. I believe His actions
and teachings during this final week on earth were of utmost importance. As such, Jesus went directly to the Temple and
cleaned house.
got right to work. I believe His actions
and teachings during this final week on earth were of utmost importance. As such, Jesus went directly to the Temple and
cleaned house.
All Jews celebrating the Passover
needed Temple coins for their offering and a sacrificial animal. These services were necessary. But the merchants were most likely overcharging
(like at a tourist trap) and, by setting up shop in the Temple courts, were
denying women and Gentiles a place to pray (only male Jews had access to inner
courts). The merchants probably knew their market kept some from praying.
needed Temple coins for their offering and a sacrificial animal. These services were necessary. But the merchants were most likely overcharging
(like at a tourist trap) and, by setting up shop in the Temple courts, were
denying women and Gentiles a place to pray (only male Jews had access to inner
courts). The merchants probably knew their market kept some from praying.
Jesus was angry. We might say He was irate. It sounds like He destroyed the place.
Jesus quotes Isaiah 56 that clearly
states that God’s salvation is for all people, including foreigners and eunuchs. Isaiah says God will bless anyone from any
nation who commits themselves to keeping God’s covenant and serves, loves, and
worships Him. They are all welcome to
find joy in God’s house of prayer.
states that God’s salvation is for all people, including foreigners and eunuchs. Isaiah says God will bless anyone from any
nation who commits themselves to keeping God’s covenant and serves, loves, and
worships Him. They are all welcome to
find joy in God’s house of prayer.
Do we create obstacles to worship? Do we welcome anyone from any nation?
These Holy Week articles would be perfect to repost on
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Good Friday and Easter.
Facebook or Twitter or to forward through email. Scatter seeds as the world recognizes Palm Sunday,
Good Friday and Easter.
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#HolyWeek #Easter #welcome #Jesus
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