The Wonders of His Word - Sermon Questions

Sermon Questions - "Cleansing the Temple" (August 22)
John 2:13-25

1) Why was Jesus angry? What Old Testament principle was in effect for Jesus' cleansing of the temple? See Isaiah 56:6-8

2) How does the image of Jesus' anger contradict our 21st Century conception of Him?

3) How does this depict Jesus as the restorer of true worship?

4) Our meditation verse is John 2:19-20; what temple is Jesus speaking of here?

5) According to 1 Cor. 3:16, 1 Cor. 6:19-20, and 2 Cor. 6:16, what is the temple of the New Testament?

6)Is your religion comfortable and convenient? How does Jesus want to disrupt your life?

7) Anything that you love more than Jesus Christ is an idol. What idols need to be cleansed from your life? In what way has your heart become a swap meet? (Note: Whatever takes your time, whatever occupies your thinking, whatever you are most passionate about -- that is your god.)

A word of encouragement: God loves you too much to let you have your own way.