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Jesus cleans the Temple

Jesus drives out the corrupt traders in the temple.
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The temple in Jerusalem is the centre of the Jewish religion … – Slide 1
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During the Passover, lambs are slaughtered… – Slide 2
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They are sacrificed in the temple for the sins of the people. – Slide 3
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But what sacrificial lamb can really free people from guilt, shame and fear of judgment? – Slide 4
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In the temple courtyard people are busy trading and changing money. They are making money by overcharging and exploiting people. – Slide 5
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Suddenly, Jesus is there… – Slide 6
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Jesus: ‘God’s house should be a house of prayer. But you have made it into a den of thieves.’ <br/>He makes a scourge of cords. – Slide 7
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Jesus overturns the tables of the money changers – Slide 8
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He drives out all those who are buying and selling in the temple. – Slide 9
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He overturns the seats of those selling doves. – Slide 10
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And He will not permit anyone to carry merchandise through the temple. – Slide 11
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The religious leaders are alarmed: ‘He’s dangerous! But the people hang onto His every word.’ <br/>They plot how they can destroy Jesus and are afraid of Him. – Slide 12
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Jesus leaves the Temple to go out of the city and return to Bethany. – Slide 13
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