Jesus Cleanses the Temple for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
When the Jews' passover was at hand, Jesus went up to Jerusalem and found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting. He made a scourge of small cords, drove them all out of the temple with the sheep and the oxen, poured out the changers' money and overthrew the tables. He told them that sold doves to take these things hence and not to make His Father's house "an house of merchandise."
Read it: John 2:13–17
Memory verseJohn 2:16
Big ideasHonor God's house · God's house is for worship · Jesus' zeal
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Jesus Cleanses the Temple in the Bible?
You can read it in John 2:13–17.
What is the story of Jesus Cleanses the Temple about?
When the Jews' passover was at hand, Jesus went up to Jerusalem and found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting. He made a scourge of small cords, drove them all out of the temple with the sheep and the oxen, poured out the changers' money and overthrew the tables. He told them that sold doves to take these things hence and not to make His Father's house "an house of merchandise."
What can kids learn from Jesus Cleanses the Temple?
Big ideas to teach: Honor God's house, God's house is for worship, Jesus' zeal.