Bible Study

Jesus’ Zeal for His Father’s house

1. 1) When was the last time you were angry?

2) Why were you angry?

3) Was it self-centered anger or God-centered anger?

4) Is it a sin to be angry?

5) What did you prove when you are angry?

6) Who is the loser when you are angry?

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7) What should you do once you become angry?

(1) (Ephesians 4:26-27) (2)

8) How would you repent for your anger?

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2. 1) Why was Jesus angry in the temple?

2) Did Jesus commit sin, when He was angry?

3) If you were there with Jesus and did not get angry, how would God judge you?

4) Can you give examples of situations where you should be angry?

3. What does it mean, “Zeal for something will consume me”?

4. What is the meaning of “faints” in Psalm 84:2?

5. What are people zealous of in their lives now?

6. How is your zeal manifested in your daily life?

Where do you consume most of your energy mentally, physically and materially?

7. In what aspect was Jesus zealous for the temple? (Psalm 84:1-2)

8. Does Jesus want us to have that kind of zeal for the Lord our God ? (Matthew 22:37. Matthew 6:9)

9. Why do we lose that zeal for God? (1 John 2:15-16)

10. When we lose our zeal for Jesus, what will happen to us? (Revelation 2:4-5)

Life application:

1. How much do you care for the holy name of God?

2. What would be your reaction when you hear someone cursing in the name of Jesus Christ?

3 Do you have a loving zeal for Jesus? If not, why not?

Prayer:

Our dear heavenly Father! I praise your holy name. You are the only holy God I worship. Thank you for adopting me as your child by the grace of Jesus Christ. I thirst for your presence every moment. Thank you for giving me a good church where Your presence is felt whenever we Christians assemble together and worship You. Give me a zeal for our church as Jesus had for the temple in Jerusalem 2000 years ago. I want to worship you with holy reverence at the church. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!