Standard 1 · Lesson 20

Jesus Cleanses the Temple

Reading Portion

John 2:13-17

Lesson Content

1. Jesus went up to Jerusalem (Jn.2:13).

2. The condition of the temple as seen by Jesus (Jn.2:14).

3. The reaction of Jesus (Jn.2:15).

4. Jesus rebuked those who sold doves (Jn.2:16).

5. The disciples remembered the saying about His zeal (Jn.2:17).

Moral

Our hearts should always be found pure so that Jesus may dwell in us.

Memory Verse

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

Matthew 5:8