1. Christ’s Zeal
Lesson 2-2

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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.