Weekly Study Guide

This week in "Walking With the Savior,” Jesus entered the temple and saw unfair business practices happening there. He quickly confronted the people responsible. Many had come with honest intentions to celebrate Passover. Jews who lived nearby usually traveled to Jerusalem for this occasion, while those from far away could not. Galileans often made this pilgrimage. However, the money changers took advantage of these sincere worshippers to earn money, with the help of priests who exploited people’s desire to honor God for their own gain. Today, television, the internet, and social media are filled with self-proclaimed prophets focused on making money. Jesus showed his opposition to this kind of exploitation through his teachings and actions.