Pictures of Jesus: The Temple of God (John 2:13–25)

In this lecture, Don Carson examines Jesus's cleansing of the temple in John 2:13–25, which symbolized his role as the ultimate meeting place between God and humanity. Carson explores the historical and theological context of Jesus's actions, contrasting the old and new covenants. He also highlights Jesus as the final temple in Revelation, calling Christians to a God-centered approach to life and worship.

He teaches the following:

• Jerusalem's unique role in Jewish history
• The temple's historical and cultural significance
• How the Gospel accounts of this event support its historical accuracy
• Two important lessons from Jesus's cleansing of the temple
• Jesus's claims about himself require a response of worship and faith
• Jesus is the fulfillment of various Old Testament types and symbols
• The Gospels' primary purpose to reveal Jesus and call people to faith
• Why Jesus as the temple has implications for how Christians live and worship today