The Temple

was a sacred

place to

Jesus.

It held His Father's presence.

It hurt Him to see it desecrated.

It had been turned in to place of

business by the priests who took

advantage of the worshippers that

came for the passover.

It was to be a house of prayer for all

nations but had been turned into a busy

bazaar, showing no reverence.

John 2:15-17 Jesus began throwing

them out, chasing animals and men.

John 2:18-22 tells of His answer when

they wanted to know by what authority

He was doing these things.