Christ’s Zeal Lesson 2-2

Theme Zeal is enthusiastic and diligent devotion in the pursuit of a goal or ideal.

I. Zeal Opposes Sin. A. The Sin 1. 1st Cleansing - John 2:13-14, 16 a. a marketplace b. shortcut c. unconcerned about worship 2. 2nd Cleansing - Mt. 21:13 a. “den of thieves” b. high exchange rate c. temple inspector

I. Zeal Opposes Sin. B. The Zealous Opposition 1. Forceful, but methodical - John 2:15 a. made a whip b. chased them out c. poured the money on the floor d. released the doves 2. Christ was angry w/no sin - John 2:17 a. zeal for holiness & against sin b. it is not wrong to be angry at sin

II. Zeal Overcomes Challenges A. Authority of the Resurrection John 2:18-22 (1st cleansing) 1. “Why did you cleanse the temple?” 2. Referred to His Resurrection a. “Destroy this temple, and in 3 days I will build it again.” b. He was God

II. Zeal Overcomes Challenges B. Authority of the Scriptures Matt. 21:14-16 (2nd cleansing) 1. After the 2nd cleansing, kids began to sing His praises & the leaders objected 2. He quoted Ps. 8:2 as His right to receive praise.

III. Zeal Can Be Wrong John 2:23-25 A. After the 1st cleansing many believed on the Lord (zeal). B. They stopped following when Christ stopped doing miracles.