RECAP: Extreme Makeover - Worship Edition

Based on John 2: 13-22

Jesus appearance in Jerusalem during the Passover provided a “wake up” call to the leaders and worshippers at the temple.  Not only did He disturb their traditions and disrupt their commerce, but He left them with a mysterious parable to think about – one that would continue to haunt them throughout His ministry, death and resurrection.

Through the cleansing of the temple, we discover that Jesus is –

Obedient to His Father’s commands (v. 13)

Observant of human behaviour and motivation (v.14)

Obsessed by a desire for true and holy worship (v.15-17)

Oppositional when truth is misrepresented (v.18-20)

Opportunitistic in His desire to transform hearts and minds (v.21,22)

If we claim to be followers of Christ, we too will have a passion for bringing glory to God, through living holy – and wholly - lives of worship.