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His Actions (John 2:13-22 )

His Actions (John 2:13-22 ). Jesus cleanses the Temple. His Actions (John 2:13-22 ). Jesus cleanses the Temple At the Passover, sacrifices were to be offered. His Actions (John 2:13-22 ). Jesus cleanses the Temple At the Passover, sacrifices were to be offered

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His Actions (John 2:13-22 )

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  1. His Actions (John 2:13-22) Jesus cleanses the Temple

  2. His Actions (John 2:13-22) • Jesus cleanses the Temple • At the Passover, sacrifices were to be offered

  3. His Actions (John 2:13-22) • Jesus cleanses the Temple • At the Passover, sacrifices were to be offered • Temple tribute paid (Exodus 30:13) “Thus there was constant and heated haggling going on over prices. Faces were red, fist were clenched, and voices were raised… all for the worship of God.” (Mark Moore, The Chronological Life of Christ, Vol. 1)

  4. His Actions (John 2:13-22) • Jesus cleanses the Temple • Not because animals sold

  5. His Actions (John 2:13-22) • Jesus cleanses the Temple • Not because animals sold • Perhaps because some were taking advantage (Mark 11:17; Jeremiah 7:11) “Behold, you trust in lying words that cannot profit. Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, burn incense to Baal, and walk after other gods whom you do not know, and then come and stand before Me in this…

  6. His Actions (John 2:13-22) • Jesus cleanses the Temple • Not because animals sold • Perhaps because some were taking advantage (Mark 11:17; Jeremiah 7:11) “…house which is called by My name, and say, ‘We are delivered to do all these abominations’? Has this house, which is called by My name, become a den of thieves in your eyes? Behold, I, even I, have seen it,” says the Lord. moral character

  7. His Actions (John 2:13-22) • Jesus cleanses the Temple • Not because animals sold • Perhaps because some were taking advantage (Mark 11:17; Jeremiah 7:11) • They made the Father’s house a “house of merchandise” (2:16) And He said to those who sold doves, “Take these things away! Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!” (John 2:16)

  8. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious (Nicodemas) • (3:1-21) • A ruler of the Jews (3:1)

  9. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious (Nicodemas) • (3:1-21) • A ruler of the Jews • A cautious man (3:2)

  10. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious (Nicodemas) • (3:1-21) • A ruler of the Jews • A cautious man • A learned man (3:10)

  11. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious (Nicodemas) • (3:1-21) • A ruler of the Jews • A cautious man • A learned man • An open-minded skeptic (3:2)

  12. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious (Nicodemas) • (3:1-21) • A ruler of the Jews • A cautious man • A learned man • An open-minded skeptic • A religious man

  13. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious (Nicodemas) • (3:1-21) • Jesus pointed Him toward real spirituality • He needed to value the kingdom of God Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3)

  14. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious (Nicodemas) • (3:1-21) • Jesus pointed Him toward real spirituality • He needed to value the kingdom of God • A radical start was needed Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3)

  15. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious (Nicodemas) • (3:1-21) • Jesus pointed Him toward real spirituality • He needed to value the kingdom of God • A radical start was needed Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5)

  16. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious • The Rejected (Woman at the well) (4:1-29) • A Samaritan

  17. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious • The Rejected (Woman at the well) (4:1-29) • A Samaritan • A woman/servant

  18. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious • The Rejected (Woman at the well) (4:1-29) • A Samaritan • A woman/servant • A sinful woman

  19. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious • The Rejected (Woman at the well) (4:1-29) • A Samaritan • A woman/servant • A sinful woman • Like Nicodemas, she was religiously interested

  20. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious • The Rejected • The Hurting (Nobleman) (4:46-54) • Likely an official of Herod Antipas

  21. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious • The Rejected • The Hurting (Nobleman) (4:46-54) • Likely an official of Herod Antipas • Likely not well liked

  22. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious • The Rejected • The Hurting (Nobleman) (4:46-54) • Likely an official of Herod Antipas • Likely not well liked • He was interested in Jesus

  23. His Focus (John 3-4:42) • The Religious • The Rejected • The Hurting (Nobleman) (4:46-54) • Likely an official of Herod Antipas • Likely not well liked • He was interested in Jesus • He trusted in Jesus

  24. His Focus (John 3-4:42) In short, Jesus focused on PEOPLE

  25. His Focus (John 3-4:42) In short, Jesus focused on PEOPLE – all people!

  26. His Messages • Worshipping God is Serious • Worship does no good if we are morally dead And He said to those who sold doves, “Take these things away! Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!” (John 2:16)

  27. “You offer defiled food on My altar,but say, ‘In what way have we defiled You?’
By saying, ‘The table of the Lord is contemptible.’And when you offer the blind as a sacrifice,is it not evil? And when you offer the lame and sick,is it not evil? Offer it then to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you favorably?”
Says the Lord of hosts. “But now entreat God’s favor,that He may be gracious to us. While this is being done by your hands,will He accept you favorably?” Says the Lord of hosts.“Who is there even among you who would shut the doors,so that you would not kindle fire on My altar in vain? I have no pleasure in you,”says the Lord of hosts, “Nor will I accept an offering from your hands.” (Malachi 1:7-10) His Messages • Worshipping God is Serious • Worship does no good is we are morally dead And He said to those who sold doves, “Take these things away! Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!” (John 2:16)

  28. His Messages • Worshipping God is Serious • Worship does no good is we are morally dead • What are we doing with our temple? And He said to those who sold doves, “Take these things away! Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!” (John 2:16) Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

  29. His Messages • Worshipping God is Serious • Worship does no good is we are morally dead • What are we doing with our temple? • Worshipping God isn’t about a place, but the heart • …that worships sincerely God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24)

  30. His Messages • Worshipping God is Serious • Worship does no good is we are morally dead • What are we doing with our temple? • Worshipping God isn’t about a place, but the heart • …that worships sincerely God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24)

  31. His Messages • Worshipping God is Serious • Worship does no good is we are morally dead • What are we doing with our temple? • Worshipping God isn’t about a place, but the heart • …that worships sincerely • …that worships to please Him God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24)

  32. His Messages Jesus alone refreshes souls “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:13-14)

  33. His Messages • Jesus alone refreshes souls • Jesus provides not just a new state, but a vibrant, abundant life (John 10:10) “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:13-14)

  34. His Messages God’s Amazing Love “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

  35. His Messages • God’s Amazing Love • Its magnitude– so much He gave His only begotten Son “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

  36. His Messages • God’s Amazing Love • Its magnitude– so much He gave His only begotten Son • Its reach– the whole world “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

  37. His Messages • God’s Amazing Love • Its magnitude– so much He gave His only begotten Son • Its reach– the whole world • Its impartiality– to whomever “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

  38. His Messages • God’s Amazing Love • Its magnitude– so much He gave His only begotten Son • Its reach– the whole world • Its impartiality– to whomever • Its blessing– eternal life “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

  39. His Messages • God’s Amazing Love • Its magnitude– so much He gave His only begotten Son • Its reach– the whole world • Its impartiality– to whomever • Its blessing– eternal life • Its limitations– only to those who believe “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

  40. His Messages A radical change must take place in us “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3)

  41. His Messages • A radical change must take place in us • We ought to long for the kingdom of God • To be under God’s rule • God’s blessings, benefits “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3)

  42. His Messages • A radical change must take place in us • We don’t come to the kingdom on our own • We are sinners that must be remade by God’s power– not our own works “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3)

  43. His Messages • A radical change must take place in us • A change by “water and the Spirit” • Water– baptism “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of heaven.” (John 3:5)

  44. His Messages • A radical change must take place in us • A change by “water and the Spirit” • Water– baptism • Spirit “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of heaven.” (John 3:5) “…that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word…” (Ephesians 5:26)

  45. His Messages • A radical change must take place in us • A change by “water and the Spirit” • Water– baptism • Spirit– the influence by the word “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of heaven.” (John 3:5) “…that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word…” (Ephesians 5:26)

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