Book of John Part 5 – Jesus Cleanses the Temple

Jul 21st 2019

What was Jesus’ big problem with what was happening in the temple court?  Chris Brannon continues in our series looking at Jesus as he enters the temple and cleanses the temple.  Jesus challenged the spiritual consumerism and compromise.  Spiritual consumers put themselves at the center of worship, not God.  It’s often unintentional.  You see these men and women traveling hundred of miles to offer their sacrifice to the God who saved them from Egypt.  As they’re coming a long distance, what are they looking for?  Convenience, ease.  Spiritual consumers are also marked by personal preferences and consumer sovereignty rather than the sovereignty of God.  Churches and ministries have  to begin shaping their ministries around therapy and entertainment and self-actualization.  When we do that, what is worship is no longer shaped by God.  Unintentionally, we put our felt needs above the worship of God.

 

Book of John Preaching Series