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Trauma in the Temple

September 28, 2014 Series: The Book of John

Passage: John 2:13–2:22

TRAUMA IN THE TEMPLE

(John 2:13-22)

I. EXPRESSES THE HEART OF JESUS
1. Jesus has a passion for the ____________________ of God.

2. Jesus has a passion for the ____________________ of God.

3. Jesus has a passion for the ______________ of God.

II. ___________________ THE HEARTS OF PEOPLE
1. Sinners rationalize decisions which militate against the ____________________ of God.

2. Sinners _________________ the holiness of God.

3. Sinners are spiritually ___________.

Truth Point:
Stony hearts _______________ the gospel. Soft hearts ______________________ the gospel.

 

 

TRAUMA IN THE TEMPLE

John 2:13-22

Discussion Questions

1. What is your first response to Jesus’ actions in the temple?

2. How does this story express the heart of Jesus?

3. Does anything surprise you about the heart of Jesus in this story?

4. What is Jesus angry with in this story? What are some things that anger you? Is your anger pleasing to God?

5. Why is Jesus so passionate about the preeminence of God?

6. How does this story expose the hearts of people?

7. How does this story expose your heart?

8. How do you respond to the One who has a passion for the preeminence of God?

9. How do you respond to the One who has a passion for the priorities of God?

10. How do you respond to the One who has a passion for the plan of God?

11. Are you rejecting the gospel or receiving the gospel? What does your answer reveal about your heart?

12. If you have a stony heart, what does repentance look like to you?