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John 2:13-22
Activities
loyolapress.com- John 2:13-25 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 Cleans the Temple” Children’s Sermon from John 2:13-22
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)
sundayschool.works- Jesus Clears the Temple (John 2:13-22) Sunday School Lesson and Activities
missionbibleclass.org- Jesus and the Moneychangers lesson with activities
word-sunday.com- Doing The Right Thing (scroll down to Gospel)
rfour.org- Jesus Clears Out The Temple lesson
truewaykids.com- House of Prayer (Jesus clear’s the Temple) free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens
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).
From Google AI Overview
Relay Races:
Teams can race to "clean up" a room or empty a bucket of supplies, with the goal of the first team to finish winning.
Water Bottle Flipping Challenge:
Teams compete to see how many times they can successfully flip a water bottle to land standing up. This game is used to illustrate the seriousness of Jesus's actions when He overturned tables in the Temple.
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
calvarycurriculum.com- The Cleansing of the Temple circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.
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.
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)
From Google AI Overview
John 2:13-22 questions
The context and Jesus's actions
Why were merchants and money-changers in the Temple courtyard?
• During Passover, thousands of Jewish pilgrims came to Jerusalem, and it was difficult to transport sacrificial animals long distances. The sellers provided a convenient, but often overpriced, source for these animals.
• Pilgrims also needed to pay the annual Temple tax, which required a special currency, so money-changers were on hand to convert Roman currency.
What was wrong with this business taking place in the Temple?
• The business was conducted in the Court of the Gentiles, an area of the Temple meant for non-Jews to come and pray. The commercial activity filled this space, making it unusable for its intended purpose and excluding Gentiles from worship.
• While the commerce itself was not inherently wrong, the money-changers and merchants were exploiting people, particularly the poor who could only afford doves for sacrifice, by charging excessive prices and fees.
• Jesus was expressing a righteous anger over the injustice and disrespect toward God occurring in a sacred space meant for all nations, not just a select few.
Was Jesus's anger sinful?
• The narrative does not suggest Jesus was out of control. His anger was purposeful and measured, contrasting with reckless rage. • His actions and words were driven by a "zeal for [God's] house". This was a holy anger directed at injustice and corruption, not a personal tantrum.
Jesus's authority and prophecy
Why did the Jewish leaders demand a sign from Jesus?
• By disrupting the Temple's activities, Jesus was making a public claim of authority that challenged the religious establishment. They wanted proof that his actions were sanctioned by God.
What did Jesus mean when he said, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up"?
• The Jewish leaders misunderstood Jesus, thinking he was talking about Herod's Temple, which had been under construction for 46 years.
• The Gospel of John clarifies that Jesus was speaking of "the temple of his body". This prophecy was fulfilled in his resurrection after three days.
Why didn't the disciples understand this immediately?
• The full meaning of Jesus's statement was only revealed by the event of his death and resurrection. • After Jesus was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered his words, and they came to believe the scripture and what Jesus had said.
Theological implications
How does this event reveal Jesus's identity?
• By declaring his ability to rebuild the Temple, Jesus was asserting his divine authority, demonstrating that he himself was the true location of God's presence, not the stone building in Jerusalem.
• He is presented as a messianic figure who is greater than the Temple. The ultimate source of purification and atonement is not the animal sacrifices but his own body, which he would offer on the cross.
How does this event reveal Jesus's identity?
• By declaring his ability to rebuild the Temple, Jesus was asserting his divine authority, demonstrating that he himself was the true location of God's presence, not the stone building in Jerusalem.
• He is presented as a messianic figure who is greater than the Temple. The ultimate source of purification and atonement is not the animal sacrifices but his own body, which he would offer on the cross.
What does Jesus's cleansing of the Temple signify for Christian worship today?
• The passage warns against hypocrisy and the commercialization of faith, where personal profit overshadows genuine devotion.
• It teaches that true worship is not tied to a physical building but is centered on Jesus, who is the true Temple.
• The account challenges Christians to examine their own lives and their worship spaces to ensure they are dedicated to God and not filled with "distractions" or misplaced priorities.
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