John 2:13-22

On Holy Zeal
Jesus' righteous anger reveals a passion for His Father's house. It challenges my own complacency. What in my life - my heart, which is now God's temple - should be cleansed to restore its proper purpose: pure worship, uncluttered by the world's commerce and selfish motives?

On True Worship
The temple was meant for prayer, not profit. Jesus disrupts the system that hindered access to God. He calls me to examine my own practices: do I prioritize ritual and convenience over genuine, heartfelt connection with Him? True worship requires a clean, undivided heart.

On the New Temple
When Jesus speaks of the temple's destruction and raising, He points to His body. The center of worship is no longer a building but a Person. Through the cross and resurrection, God's presence dwells directly with humanity, offering grace and access to all who believe in Him.

On Remembering
The disciples remembered and understood after the resurrection. This shows that Christ's actions often find their full meaning in light of the cross. It encourages me to trust that even in events I don't yet understand, His purposes are at work, and clarity will come in His time.