23 - 29 March 2003
Worship Together23 - 29 March 2003
Lent 3
John 2.13-22A dramatic event at the heart of a people’s religion (AAA)
Has the Church become too institutionalised?
Jesus, anger, justice (CYP)
But the system was abused, people exploited and disrespect shown to God. Jesus responds passionately and ruthlessly drives the traders from the Temple.
Additional Resources
Recreation or sacrifice? (AAA)
Lenten discipline is often seen as a sacrificial process. Does the story of the cleansing of the Temple offer a more appropriate path?
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Lent 3 Year B
John 2.13-22
Exodus 20.1-17
1 Corinthians 1.18-25
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