Wed 17th June (John 2:12-25)
- Imagine being in the temple courts when Jesus began clearing them. How would you have felt?
- John sees this moment as a fulfilment of Psalm 69:9. How does that verse explain Jesus’ actions?
- What is wrong with what is happening in the temple?
- Where might we be driven by similar motives?
- Where might we share a low commitment to God’s purposes?
- Do you think the Jewish response in v. 18 is fair? Why or why not?
- In verses 20 and 21, we see that the Jews misunderstand Jesus’ answer to their question. What’s their opinion of Jesus at this point, do you think?
- It’s only after the resurrection that the disciples remember and understand what Jesus says about the temple. Why is it good news that Jesus replaces the temple?
- Looking at verses 23-25, what do we learn about human beings here?