Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for October 15, 2023

Not in My House!

Mark 11:15-19

1. Background

• preceded by triumphal entry and fig-tree cursing
• issue of authority and second temple cleansing
• prophetic, priestly and kingly roles of Jesus

2. Intervention of Jesus 15-16

• driving out those desecrating the house of God (2 Chron. 7:1-3)
• flipped tables and halted traffic
• repudiation of “business as usual” (Ex. 30:11-16)
• confirmation that appearances can be deceiving

3. Intention of Jesus 17

• designed to be a house of prayer for the nations (Isa. 56:7)
• not a place of refuge for the rebel (Jer. 7:11)
• replacing besmirching with blessing and exploitation with evangelism

4. Alarm of Religious Establishment 18-19

• threatened leaders and astonished crowd
• authority challenged and confirmed (27-33, Zech. 14:21, Mal. 3:1-4)

5. So What?

• In light of God’s holiness, pursue purified worship which reflects His person and results in productivity for His glory.
• Consider the “temple” connection. (1 Cor. 3:16-17)
• the atmosphere of biblical worship: humble, prayerful and missional
• See prayer as a key indicator of your dependence on God.
• “Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Heav’nly portals loud with hosannas ring! Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever! Crown Him, Crown Him! Prophet, and Priest, and King!” (F. Crosby, “Praise Him! Praise Him!”)