I. His Authority Demonstrated in Cleansing the Temple 20:45-47 A. Background of Temple Area The Sanctuary – in which only the priests could go. The Court of Israel – Into which all male Jews could offer sacrifices. The Court of the Gentiles – Where the cleansing took place
B. Why Did Christ Cleanse the Temple? Isaiah 56:7
C. Do you do what is necessary to be a true worshipper? 1. Make proper physical preparations for worship. 2. Make proper spiritual preparations ahead of time. 3. Don't be superstitious OR irreverent when entering worship. 4. Apply the Word preached to yourself, and do not seek to make application to others more than you do yourself. 5. Take heed of a peevish, quarrelsome spirit that finds fault in all that's done.
II. His Authority Questioned 20:1-8 A. Jesus does answer their question, but on His terms, not theirs. B. The answer they gave was not designed to discern truth, but to avoid trouble. C. When they refuse to give an honest answer – Christ refuses to give them another opportunity for repentance.
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“ Great Sermon! ” Some really good questions are asked in this sermon, needful questions, things I need to ask myself about what kind of worshiper I am. Some really good insight into the Pharisees failure to shepherd God's people too. I learned a lot from this sermon.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
