Jesus Unveiled: Cleansing God’s Holy Temple

Jesus Unveiled: Cleansing God’s Holy Temple

John 2:13-22 (ESV)

Jesus isn’t just the Lamb who laid down His life—He is also the Lion who roars against corruption.

At the height of Passover, Jesus entered the temple. What He found wasn’t prayer, reverence, or holy worship. It was exploitation. Scams. Noise. Greed. People were profiting from worship and blocking access to God.

So Jesus made a whip. And He flipped tables.

When worship is compromised, Jesus confronts it

We’re not always comfortable with this side of Christ. The one who walks into religious spaces and overturns what’s been normalized. The one who doesn’t ignore corruption—He cleanses it.

He didn’t do this to make a scene. He did it to restore what mattered most: real, genuine worship. Because God isn’t interested in hollow rituals. He wants hearts that are fully His.

When our hearts grow cold, Jesus cleanses them

This wasn’t just about a building—this was about a people.

If Jesus were to walk into the temple of your life, what would He find?

Would He find real worship—or just routine? Would He find surrender—or just appearance?

Jesus doesn’t confront to condemn. He confronts to cleanse. He removes what’s broken so He can restore what’s right.

When Jesus cleanses, He always restores

Jesus didn’t flip tables and walk away. He was restoring God’s house to its purpose. And He wants to do the same in you.

• He doesn’t just point out sin—He replaces it with joy.

• He doesn’t just tear things down—He builds you up stronger.

• He doesn’t just cleanse you—He gives you a new heart.

He is doing something new. Do you perceive it?

This is your moment

If you’re ready to stop playing church and start pursuing Jesus, the invitation is open.

📍 Join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM at First Assembly of God – Mount Pleasant, or watch the full message below.

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