Memory Verse - Mark 11:16-17

On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. And as he taught them, he said, "Is it not written: 'My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations'? But you have made it 'a den of robbers.'"

Key Issue:

What emotions does Jesus show in Mark 11 and Matthew 23?

  • Over turned tables
  • Driving out merchants
  • Mad
  • God's temple was a place for prayer, not business

How does Jesus demonstrate strength under control?

  • He had the power to get off the cross, but didn't - Amar
  • He called the pharisees names - Amar
  • He showed power through gradual steps when doing miracles - Amar
  • He let them boat suffer during the storm to let the disciples learn their lesson - Kyler

Christian Defense

  • He was not scared to do anything - Tyler
  • He suffered through the pain of being crucified when he could of just gaved up and saved himself - Sam
  • Jesus got mad and made a fig tree wither - Amar

Debate: Sam (worldly) vs Tyler