Today we jumped into a discussion of John 2:13-25 when Jesus goes to Passover in Jerusalem for the first time in the role of the Messiah. He first creates a scourge made from cords and flips over the money changers tables while running out the animals that were being sold for the festival sacrifices. We discussed why Jesus did this and what was the significance of this event foreshadowing. Jesus was not just protecting the Jewish people from being robbed by the money changers, He was also moving people away from the ritualistic OT religion of worship and animal sacrifice to a NT spiritual relationship that no longer required a central location for God's presence to reside. This was foreshadowed by Jesus's statement about His resurrection. LOOKING FORWARD: Next week, we will dive into one of the most important conversations Jesus has regarding salvation, and the kingdom of God with Nicodemus (a Jewish rabbi), you won't want to miss it! Don't forget to attend LIVE at www.waymakerz.org with us each Wednesday morning from 11:30am-12pm on your lunch break. Grab some lunch, a friend, and join us on your phone, tablet, or PC! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ BRINGING IT TO LIFE: This week's Life Application is: Remember the scenario of Jesus flipping over the tables of the money changers, and running out the livestock. Consider an area of your life that is keeping you from authentically approaching and experiencing God the way He desires. What tables would Jesus turn over in your life that are robbing you of time with Him. What things would Jesus run out of your life that are hindering you from worshiping God in spirit and truth? GETTING STRONGER: Engage in the comments or with our private FB Group (WayMakerz Ministries Community) and post a takeaway that was significant, or something you learned from this week's study. See you next week...same time, same place! Peace! If you'd like to support WayMakerz Ministries Inc financially, you can show us some tax-deductible donational superstarism by clicking this link: https://donate.stripe.com/5kA01N1as0Tk7eMaFa We appreciate your love and support!