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What the Bible says about Jesus Christ Overturning Moneychanger's Tables
(From Forerunner Commentary)
"These things" most specifically refers to what happened earlier in the chapter. He made His triumphal entry into the city on the back of a donkey, and the people shouted "Hosanna to the Lord!" A great multitude of people wished Him well. From there, He went into the Temple area and overturned the moneychangers' tables and disrupted those who were selling sacrificial animals. This was a direct affront to those who were in charge of the Temple and the Sanhedrin, so their question to Him is: "Who gave You the authority to do these things?"
John W. Ritenbaugh
The Sin of Self-DeceptionRelated Topics: Hosanna to the Lord | Jesus Christ's Authority | Jesus Christ's Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem | Sanhedrin
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