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Monday, April 15, 2019

Jesus in the Temple

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Jesus arrived in triumph at the very walls of the huge temple area.  He had a good look around but as it was evening and Jerusalem was packed to overflowing they went back to their Bethany friends for the night. 
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Next morning Jesus returned to
the temple. The first big area 
or court was open to all. But
this was the only part where
non-jews called Gentiles were allowed
to go A big notice warned them to go
to further on pain of the death.
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This court should have 
been a quiet place where
people could come 
to pray and learn
about true God.
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Jesus was horrified at the scene
that met his eyes and ears. There was 
a deafening hubbub of noise 
Sheep bleated cows lowed and birds
twittered while traders shouted hoarsely.
Jesus was very angry that the poor should be 
cheated and that God's house should be turned
into a dishonest market.