In John 2 we see Jesus respond in anger when he witnesses the Temple of God being turned into a marketplace. What was driving this righteous indignation and how should we respond when we are faced with injustice? In this episode, Mike and Nathan ask questions about the santity of holy spaces and our role when faced with evil in our world.
Teaching Resource from Pastor Nathan:
The Cleansing of the Temple ( @HeritageBaptistChurch ) – https://youtu.be/0NnRmuSn-zw
Discussion Questions:
- What’s the difference between the Temple in the Old Testament and our church buildings today?
- Why was Jesus’s anger justified in this situation?
- How can we distinguish between righteous and unrighteous anger in our own lives?
- What does it mean to ‘be angry but do not sin’ as mentioned in Ephesians [4:26]?
- How should we handle feelings of righteous anger when we witness injustice?
- What role should the church play in helping believers process and respond to anger?
- How can we avoid letting our emotional responses overshadow the gospel message?
- What’s the difference between taking action based on emotion versus taking action based on God’s wisdom?