This Week’s GOSPEL PASSAGE: John 2:13-22

Questions to Ponder [adapted from Ashes to Fire Adult Bible Study Guide]

• Are you surprised or uncomfortable with Jesus’ anger in this passage? Why or why not?
• What was it specifically about the seller’s actions that Jesus was so angry about?
• This passage takes place as the people are preparing for Passover. 
  • What were the Israelites called to remember during the Passover?
  • In this context, how are the actions of the sellers and money exchangers an offense?
• Are there other times in the Scripture that you see Jesus get angry or speak aggressively?
  • What were the circumstances that surrounded Jesus’ anger?

Record your thoughts in your Ashes to Fire journal. 

Life Application [adapted from Ashes to Fire Adult Bible Study Guide]

• How would you describe “righteous anger”?  Can you share a few examples of righteous anger?
• What are some examples of inappropriate anger? 
  • What is usually associated with inappropri­ate anger?
• What can you do to eliminate inappropriate anger in your life?

For additional Scripture reading and study:

• Exodus 20:1-17
• Psalm 19
• 1 Corinthians 1:18-25