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John 2:13-25
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (John)
sermons4kids.com- Spring Cleaning object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Cleans the Temple object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Chases the Moneychangers Out of the Temple lesson
sundayschoolsources.com- Jesus Cleans the Temple lesson
christiancrafters.com- Jesus Cleanses the Temple
A lesson for dealing with anger.
ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Cleared the Temple (John 2:13-22) Sunday School Lesson
ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Jesus Cleans The Temple (John 2:13-22)
ministry-to-children.com- “Jesus Cleans the Temple” Children’s Sermon from John 2:13-22
missionbibleclass.org- Jesus and the Moneychangers lesson with activities
word-sunday.com- Doing The Right Thing (scroll down to Gospel)
truewaykids.com- House of Prayer (Jesus clear’s the Temple) free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens
youthgroupministry.com- Youth Ministry Lesson on John 2:13-22: Jesus Clears the Temple
rclblectionary.com- John 2:13-25 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 2:13-25 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 2:13-25 Junior High Lesson
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
sermons4kids.com- Cleansing the Temple
sermons4kids.com- Jesus Cleansing the Temple
web.archive.org- Jesus Removing the Money Changers
calvarycurriculum.com- The Cleansing of the Temple (page 3)
kidssundayschool.com- Jesus Cleansing The Temple
supercoloring.com- Jesus Chasing the Money Changers from the Temple coloring page
stushieart.com- John 2:13-22
churchpublishing.org- John 2:13-22 (page 23)
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- Spring Cleaning group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House group activities (crafts)
antiesbiblelessons.wordpress.com- Jesus Cleanses the Temple craft
childrensbiblelessons.blogspot.com- Jesus Cleanses the Temple (scroll down to craft)
Make coins or a money bag out of material or paper.
artisthelpingchildren.org- Several bags posted to make
Show the students a picture of the temple. Have the students make a temple using blocks or Legos.
craftingthewordofgod.com- Solomon’s Temple (scroll down and click on the word template under directions to print out template)
auntiesbiblelessons.wordpress.com- Editable Craft
Taking Flight- A bird that can be a dove that you make out of white paper and using the child's handprints. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 41).
enchantedlearning.com- Peace Dove
first-school.ws- Lamb & Sheep crafts
theresjustonemommy.com- Adorable Lamb and Sheep Crafts for Spring
first-school.ws- Ox Paper Bag Puppet Craft
dltk-kids.com- Ox or Bull Toilet Paper Roll Craft
artsycraftsymom.com- Ox Crafts (scroll down to these)
redtedart.com- Easy Ox Origami Envelope (scroll down to this)
Games
sermons4kids.com- Spring Cleaning group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House group activities (games)
Introduce game: What were the people doing inside the temple that made Jesus so angry? People were buying and selling animals. What did Jesus do? He stormed through the temple overturning the tables and furniture and driving the sellers and the animals out of the temple.
Temple Bowling (Jesus Clears the Temple)- A fun medium energy level game with complete directions, supply list, what to say, and post game discussion questions. This fun and educational bowling game will emphasize Jesus clearing the temple. NOTE: I adapted this game using plastic soda bottles and taping pictures of items that Jesus cleared the temple of. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry by Group Publishing, page 83).
Puzzles & Worksheets
stcathscov.com- Spot the Difference (scroll down to this)
pinimg.com- Spot the Difference
gardenofpraise.com- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House (Word Search)
web.archive.org - Word Search
sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House (Word Jumble)
gardenofpraise.com- Word Scramble
sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House (Crossword)
gardenofpraise.com- Crossword
4catholiceducators.com- Crossword
web.archive.org- Crossword
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
calvarycurriculum.com- The Cleansing of the Temple circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.
sermons4kids.com- Multiple Choice
truewaykids.com- House of Prayer (Jesus clear’s the Temple) free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens
sdc.me.uk- John 2:13-25 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- John 2:13-25 Kid’s Bulletin
studyandobey.com- John 2:12-25 Inductive Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
jesuswalk.com- Cleansing the Temple (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gracebibleny.org- Zeal for the Lord – John 2:12-25 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)
coastlinebible.org- Small Group Questions | The True Temple | John 2:13-25 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
covhopedubai.com- John 2:12-25 | Bible Study Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
foundationsforfreedom.net- John 2:12-25 Basic & Study Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
bibleversestudy.com- Questions for John 2 Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Mode
Questions on Jesus' actions (John 2:13–17)
• What is the difference between Jesus' anger in this passage and human anger? Was Jesus' anger justifiable, and if so, when is it acceptable for us to be angry?
• Jesus created a whip of cords to drive out the animals but was not physically violent toward the people. What does this detail reveal about Jesus' character and purpose?
• What were the money-changers and animal sellers doing in the temple courts, and why was their activity so corrupt that it provoked Jesus' forceful reaction?
• Jesus said, "Stop making my Father's house a marketplace" (John 2:16). How might this story challenge us to consider the ways commercialism or other distractions can interfere with genuine worship today?
Questions on Jesus' prophecy (John 2:18–22)
• When the Jewish leaders asked for a sign of his authority, Jesus replied, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up" (John 2:19). Why did they completely misunderstand his answer?
• The text explicitly states that Jesus was speaking about the "temple of his body" (John 2:21). What is the significance of Jesus fulfilling the role of the temple?
• The disciples only understood Jesus' words about the temple after his resurrection (John 2:22). What does this reveal about the nature of divine revelation and faith?
• John places the temple cleansing at the beginning of Jesus' ministry, while the other Gospels place it at the end. What might be the theological significance of John's placement?
Questions on Jesus' knowledge of humanity (John 2:23–25)
• Many people in Jerusalem "believed in his name because they saw the signs he was doing" (John 2:23). Why did Jesus not "entrust himself to them" (John 2:24)?
• Jesus "knew what was in each person" (John 2:25). What does this statement reveal about Jesus' divine nature and his understanding of human motives and belief?
• How can we distinguish between the "belief" of the crowds in this passage and the kind of deep, saving faith Jesus desires?
• What does Jesus' reluctance to trust the crowd teach us about following a leader based on spectacle versus on genuine conviction?
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