John 2:13-18
Jesus didn't stay in Capernaum long but left for Jerusalem because the time for the Passover was near. Once in Jerusalem Jesus drove the money changers from the Temple overturning their tables and money boxes. These men were polluting what was sacred by extorting money from the poor in exchange for sacrifical animals. This was not the intent or Spirit of the law, peoples hearts were far from wanting to do what was right and Jesus was determined to rid God's house of prayer from all that defiled it. I'm sure this took His followers, the money changers and the Priests by surprise but it began a force of change that no one could deny. We need to beware ourselves that our Worship doesn't become merely ritualistic and empty, going through the motions for appearance sake but hollow before God...for He sees the heart,.
