The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 83: Jesus and the Temple

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Mar 24, 2023
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Jesus and the Temple

  • Jesus is the fulfillment of the temple, just as he is the fulfillment of the law.
  • He is the ultimate dwelling place of God and the new center of worship.
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Jesus's Reverence and Anger

  • Jesus revered the temple, seeing it as his Father's dwelling and a house of prayer.
  • However, he was angered by the commercial activities in its outer court.
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Temple's Central Role

  • The temple was central to Jewish life—governance, commerce, and, most importantly, worship.
  • If God left the temple, the Jewish people's purpose would cease.
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