Chapter 65: The Temple Cleansed Again

1. The leaders of the temple multiplied sacrifices in order to bring increased riches to themselves. What impact should these sacrifices have had in people’s lives?DA-SG 68.1

2. The religious leaders in Jerusalem had lost the respect of the people. What caused this loss of respect?DA-SG 68.2

3. When Jesus came to cleanse the temple the second time, “the condition of things was even worse than before.” Why is it that when people fall back into sin they tend to fall deeper than before?DA-SG 68.3

4. “It was not Christ’s purpose to humiliate His opponents.” Why did Jesus not seek to humiliate those who were trying hard to trap Him?DA-SG 68.4