Jesus Cleansing of the Temple Review of Matthews Book

Introduction Jesus decision to physically cast out the moneylenders from the temple stands as one of the most interesting events of his life, because it represents what seems to be the only moment in the Gospel narratives where he becomes visibly angry to the point of physical action. While one could argue that Jesus is frequently (and justifiably) angry with the disciples from time to time, this is the only moment that Jesus anger moves him to physical force. Although the event is recorded in all four of the Gospels, this study will focus specifically on its rendering in Matthew, because when considered in the context of Matthews larger narrative, one can see how Jesus decision to cleanse the temple does not represent an aberration in either his character or theological message, but rather the natural culmination of Jesus life and works prior to that point, and demonstrates a kind of revolutionary, anti-authoritarian element of Jesus message of salvation that is all too often overlooked by Chris tians and critics alike. Context Before getting into the details of Jesus cleansing of the temple as outlined in the book of Matthew, it will first be necessary to provide some context to the narrative. The cleansing of the temple can be found in Matthew 21:12-17, but the rest of the chapter includes important contextual information that allows one to better appreciate this passage both in its immediate historical context and its larger theological one. The cleansing ofShow MoreRelatedOutline on Pontius Pilate Essay1551 Words   |  7 PagesThis week we will be looking at the area under Pilates command, and what Role pilate played in the government in Judea. Then over the next couple of weeks we will look into the life of Pilate, and then the important role he played into the death of Jesus, and how it played into the Passover. Introduction to Pontius Pilate 5th Governor Roman – Appointed by Rome and was not Jewish Valerius- Pilate succeeded him in his reign. Not much in the bible about him, so one must look at historicalRead MoreObserving on the Gospel of Matthew1804 Words   |  8 PagesGospel of Matthew Background This Gospel with precisely placed first as introductory PB and the Messiah, the son of the living God (Matthew 16: 16). Although the authors name is not mentioned in the Bible, the nas testimony all the church fathers who first (since c. 130 ad) stated that the Gospel was written by Matthew, one of the disciples of Jesus. If the Gospel of mark was written to the Romans and the Gospel of Luke for Theophilus and all non-Jewish believers the Gospel of Matthew was writtenRead MoreThe Divinity and Humanity of Jesus Essay1190 Words   |  5 PagesI am?† (Mark 8:27) is one of the most fundamental questions that Jesus asked his disciples. It is a question, from my personal viewpoint, that has a simple answer. Jesus is Lord! Needless to say, there is more to the identity of Jesus, but it is my belief that Jesus is the Messiah, the second person of the Holy Trinity. He is the promised Savior foretold in the Old Testament by the prophets. There is an endless list that gives Jesus titles such as Ruler and King, Master and Teacher, Savior and ChristRead More Comparing the Quest for Self in Jane Eyre and Villete Essay3561 Words   |  15 PagesQuest for Self in Jane Eyre and Villete      Ã‚   Why is Villette so disagreeable? Because the writers mind contains nothing but hunger, rebellion and rage. Matthew Arnold, 1853.    Matthew Arnold was certainly forthcoming about the defects of both Charlotte Brontes   mind and of her novel. Indeed he was not alone in his reaction to her; Anne   Mozley in The Christian Remembrancer ;in April 1853 wrote in reaction to   Brontes other great work of rebellion, Jane Eyre, that sheRead MoreSda Manual Essay101191 Words   |  405 Pagespermission. Texts credited to RV are from The Holy Bible, Revised Version, Oxford University Press, 1911. Printed in U.S.A. 09 08 07 06 5 4 3 2 1 ISBN 0-8280-1947-9 ISBN 0-8280-1948-7 hardcover paperback Printed and distributed by the Review and Herald ® Publishing Association Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................... xix Historical Development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church