Hosanna to the Son of David

Jesus' Fulfillment of Scripture
Jesus and the Davidic Covenant
Son of David

Matthew 21:12-17

The Message

He Kicked Over the Tables

^12-14 Jesus went straight to the Temple and threw out everyone who had set up shop, buying and selling. He kicked over the tables of loan sharks and the stalls of dove merchants. He quoted this text:

My house was designated a house of prayer;
You have made it a hangout for thieves.

Now there was room for the blind and crippled to get in. They came to Jesus and he healed them.

^15-16 When the religious leaders saw the outrageous things he was doing, and heard all the children running and shouting through the Temple, “Hosanna to David’s Son!” they were up in arms and took him to task. “Do you hear what these children are saying?”
Jesus said, “Yes, I hear them. And haven’t you read in God’s Word, ‘From the mouths of children and babies I’ll furnish a place of praise’?”
¹⁷ Fed up, Jesus turned on his heel and left the city for Bethany, where he spent the night.

 
For Reflection

That which separates humans from God is sinful. The merchants of sin provided a stumbling block for many who wished to worship him.  The religious leaders were angry and through Jesus, took God to task.  It reminds us all that religion is not God, merely a human device to aid all to worship God and answer God's call for obedience.

 

Pray

Pray for the wisdom to see through religion to the intentions God has for his rule.  Pray that you will use the law of freedom, justice and compassion as a guide to the practice of your faith.  Pray that you will serve the Kingdom or God humbly.