When Jesus cleanses the temple in John 2:13-22, He is attacking a practice that privileges insiders (Jewish worshipers) over outsiders (Gentiles who believed in God and came to worship at the temple). Jesus asserts His authority to do this with the veiled claim that He is the true temple of God, the One through whom God is present with His people. Moreover, even though this temple (His body) will be destroyed, He will raise it up three days later. Today, we praise God that He has included outsiders like us to belong to Jesus, and pray for His grace to be a people who bring others closer to Him as well. Today’s message is “Access to God.”
8:00 Traditional Service
10:27 Contemporary Service
Scripture quotations are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE ®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
Liturgical portions from Lutheran Service Book, Divine Service Setting 1. Used by permission. LSB Liturgy License #000012403.
“No Temple Now, No Gift of Price,” text © 1984 Hope Publishing Co. (alternate tune used in the public domain). Used by permission. LSB Hymn License #100012403.
“The Infant Priest Was Holy Born,” text © 1997, 2003 Chad L. Bird. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License #100012403.
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