Jesus went into God's temple. But instead of praying, people were buying and selling animals and money. It was noisy, like a market!
Jesus turned over the tables and chased the sellers out.
He said, “God's house should be a house of prayer for everyone! You've made it a hideout for robbers!”
Key Verse
My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations.Mark 11:17, ESV
Talk About It
What makes a place feel like a good place to pray?
Story Questions
What were people doing in the temple?
Buying and selling
What did Jesus turn over?
Tables
What should God's house be?
A house of prayer for everyone
Try This Today
Set up a little prayer corner in your home with a pillow, a Bible, and a light.
Pray Together
God, make my heart a house of prayer. Help everyone come close to you. Amen.