1. Jesus cleansed the temple (12-13)

When Jesus entered the house of God, he saw that the religious leaders were doing their own business; they were not praying; they did not care about God's work or God's people.

2. The blind and lame healed (14)

Jesus healed the blind and the lame who came to him in the temple. This was the work of the Messiah.

3. The children shout, 'Hosanna!' (15-17)

Even though Jesus taught God's word and healed the sick, the religious leaders did not listen or believe. They were angry when the children welcomed Jesus as Messiah with shouts of 'Hosanna to the Son of David.' Jesus taught them from the Bible that the children were right. Their welcoming songs and shou ts fulfilled scripture.

Application: Lord, cleanse my heart and make in it a place of prayer. Give me eyes to see your work and zeal to do it.
One Word: Make God's house a house of prayer