Temple Cleansing Story in John 2

Story Walkthrough

Sacrifice Scam (13-14) – Jesus witnessed salesmen making a profit on pilgrims who were visiting the Jerusalem temple. They overcharged the pilgrims who bought animals for burnt offerings required by Law.

Drawings: The salesmen made a profit (coins) at the temple (temple) selling animals (sheep) for offerings.

Zealous Son (15-17) – Jesus was furious. He drove out the scammers, fulfilling the Psalm 69:9 prophecy.

Drawings: Jesus (man & cross) made a whip (whip) and drove the salesmen (table & coins) out of the temple.

Resurrection Promise (18-22) – The Jews demanded proof of Jesus’ authority. Jesus said if they destroyed the temple, he would rebuild it in three days. The “temple” was his body: his death and resurrection.

Drawings: Jesus foretold these leaders would crucify him (cross), and he would rise again (empty tomb).

Shallow Trust (23-25) – Many people believed in Jesus, but their faith was false. They rejected him later.

Drawings: The people believed (shining heart) in this moment. But they would stop believing soon (chains).

Discipleship Activities

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.
• Practice telling the story with the drawings.
• Create your own drawings to illustrate the story.
• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal his wisdom.
• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?
• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.
• Make disciples. Teach others how to hear the Spirit.

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