The Cleansing of the Temple

The cleansing of the temple marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. The miracle at Cana and the trip to Capernaum (v. 12) were of a more private nature, whereas the cleansing of the temple is performed before many and was something the Jews were not to forget (see Mark 14:57-59; Mark 15:29). By this act Christ enters fully into the work that the Father has given Him to do. More importantly, the work of cleansing the temple reveals the heart of the work of Christ. The temple in Jerusalem...