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Last week was a blow to Peter’s pride. This week, Jesus literally blows away all the religious authorities as he overturns the moneychangers in the Temple. As a karate chop, Jesus powerfully breaks into “the system,” so that something new, something exciting and life-giving can come in its place—his very own life.
The Temple of the Father had become a slaughterhouse. The profanity of business was set up in the most sacred place for a Jew, the Temple. Fearlessly, Jesus abandons himself to the Father’s will.
Perhaps Jesus flashes back to the age of twelve when he remained in the Temple, stunning the leaders amazed by his wisdom. He remembers telling Mary and Joseph that he must be about his Father’s business.
Does the temple of your life need cleansing? How about the temple of Christ’s body, the church?
What are “Bible Breaths”? Learn More…
Example: Zeal for Your house consumes me. v. 17
Sundays are dedicated to the Gospels from the Revised Common Lectionary.
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