6/7/2026 Introducing Jesus "Purifying Worship"

This is week six of our series Introducing Jesus. So many people have been fooled by wrong doings of others in God's gatherings. Have you ever done something in the wrong place at the wrong time? Jesus passionately confronts the misuse of worship in the temple, revealing His zeal for God's honor and calling people back to authentic devotion. While religious activity can look impressive on the outside, Jesus sees the true condition of every heart. This passage challenges us to examine our motives, remove anything that has replaced genuine worship, and remember that a good heart posture towards a relationship with God is more important than an autopilot-activity of religion. People may be fooled by appearances, but God is never fooled—He knows our hearts and desires sincere worship. We read scriptures John 2:13-25, Romans 12:1, Deuteronomy 6:5, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, Psalm 103:1, and Proverbs 3:9.