Chapter 14 (Part 1)

The Incident in the Temple
This chapter explains from a historical point of view how Jesus suddenly became so famous. Etienne Trocme shows that the Temple incident did not take place during his last week of life, but in fact much earlier during a visit to Jerusalem. This provides a link in the middle of the synoptic gospels. There is evidence that supports that there was trade of sacrificial animals in the Temples courtyard. There is also proof that showed traders took advantage of the demand for clean animal sacrifices by raising prices. The money-changers must have been very well off at the time. Male Jews were supposed to spend a certain amount of the income in Jerusalem at the time.
What occurred in the temple angered Jesus. He was not impressed by the intricately decorated buildings and paid no attention to the ritual ceremonies. What he did notice was a widow who gave her last penny and the economic development of people’s devotion and faithfulness.
According to Mark, Jesus came to the Temple late one day when it was to late to do anything about what he saw, so he came back the next morning with supporters. Jesus with his supporters forced the traders and money-changers, with their merchandise and money, out of the courtyard. Jesus placed guards at the gates so they would not be allowed reentry. Most likely the temple police only intervened until the priests and scribes came to negotiate. He did not approve of what was occurring in this place of worship.

After listening to Ka-ching do you think this dipicton of what drives society is acurate?

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Discussion

Do you think Jesus did the right thing by kicking the traders out the temple?

What do you think would have happened if Jesus reacted differently or not at all?

Is there a time when anger is completely justified?

What would you do if you were in Jesus' position?

Chapter 14 (second half)

Jesus was made a public figure only after he made the traders leave the courtyard. He did not have direct authority like the police did, but he was very angered that the traders were using the temple for something other than worship. After he ordered everyone to leave, Jesus and his disciples went into hiding and were “on the run” shortly after the temple incident. This undoubtedly changed their whole lives because now Jesus was important and his disciples were wanted people; everyone seemed to be after them.
Apart from this, the chapter talks about a usual pattern that Jesus used for preaching in Jerusalem. First, he had an urgent request for immediate change. Second, he would issue a warning about he disastrous consequences of not changing. Lastly, he promised a new temple or community if there was to be an immediate change. This format can be compared to a mother telling her child to clean his room. (Example: First, the mother asks her son to clean his room. Secondly, if he didn't clean his room, he would not be able to play outside that day. Lastly, If he did clean his room, he could play outside with his friends.) Jesus' preachings were very influential on the community. Overall, chapter 14 mostly deals with Jesus’ reputation post temple incident and how people were starting to recognize him and listen to what he had to say.

Money- Pink Floyd

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Pink Floyd- Money

Money, get away.
Get a good job with good pay and youre okay.
Money, its a gas.
Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash.
New car, caviar, four star daydream,
Think Ill buy me a football team

Money, get back.
Im all right jack keep your hands off of my stack.
Money, its a hit.Dont give me that do goody good bullshit.
Im in the high-fidelity first class traveling set
And I think I need a lear jet

Money, its a crime.
Share it fairly but dont take a slice of my pie.
Money, so they sayIs the root of all evil today.
But if you ask for a raise its no surprise that theyre
Giving none away.

Huhuh! I was in the right!
Yes, absolutely in the right!
I certainly was in the right!
You was definitely in the right. that geezer was cruising for a
Bruising!Yeah!Why does anyone do anything?
I dont know, I was really drunk at the time!
I was just telling him, he couldnt get into number 2. he was asking
Why he wasnt coming up on freely, after I was yelling and
Screaming and telling him why he wasnt coming up on freely.I
t came as a heavy blow, but we sorted the matter out