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Matthew 21:18-27

Brian Hopkins

March 10, 2024

After Jesus cleansed the temple of the merchants and money changers who had defiled it, the Jewish leaders challenged Him asking by what authority He performed the works He had done and taught the things He had taught. By this, they hoped to catch Him in what they and the people would deem as blasphemy. But Jesus turned the tables on them asking whether they believed John the Baptist had been a true prophet. When they refused to answer Him, He refused to answer them.

Matthew 21:1-17

Brian Hopkins

March 3, 2024

The story of Jesus "triumphal entry" into Jerusalem at the beginning of the final week of His earthly ministry is very familiar. It is tragic to consider that many of those who shouted "Hosanna - blessed is He who comes in the Name of the LORD" would be the same ones who called vehemently for His crucifixion before the week was out. Jesus' cleansing of the temple upon His arrival greatly displeased the Jewish leaders whose positions of power and wealth He had challenged by it.
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