1. Get these out of here! (12-16)

Jesus went up to Jerusalem, to the temple. He was angry. The religious leaders had turned his Father's house into a market. They didn't pray; they only thought about how to make money. They made the worship of God convenient--and superficial. Jesus cleansed his Father's house, the temple, by his authority as the Son, and by the authority of truth.

2. The temple was his body (17-21)

When the Jews demanded his credentials, he gave them a riddle (19). They would destroy his body on the cross, but God would raise him from death. He was the perfect sacrifice for sin.

3. His disciples believed his word (22-25)

His disciples didn't understand, either--but they accepted Jesus as the Christ. They based their belief on scripture and his word. Faith that rests on feelings or miracles will evaporate.

Application: Lord, cleanse my heart as you cleansed the temple. Teach me faith that rests on your word.
One Word: Don't make Jesus angry