Luke 19:45-48

Jesus enters Jerusalem and visits the temple

About the next group of questions

Here we read about things that were happening in the temple. And we read why Jesus did not like these things.

Pray

Ask God to help you to understand today’s study.

Read: Luke 19:45-48

19:45 Where did Jesus go first in Jerusalem? What did Jesus do in the temple?

19:46 What should be happening in the temple? What had the people made the Temple into?

19:47 What did Jesus do in the temple each day? Who were trying to kill Jesus at this time?

19:48 Why could they not find a way to kill Jesus?

Final remarks

The temple was the place where people could go to pray. But merchants were selling animals for people to offer to God. All this noise prevented people from praying. The leaders wanted to kill Jesus because he had driven these merchants out without the authority of the leaders. This showed that they were more interested in making money than in prayer.

Pray

Father, sometimes I do not do things that I know are right. Please forgive me. Help me to find a quiet place each day where I can pray. Amen.