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The Desire of Ages
DA 154.1–157.2 • John 2:15–16, 19

“In His Temple”

The Cleansing of the Sanctuary and the Purification of the Soul

Jesus enters the sacred temple courts at Passover, drives out corrupt commercial traffic with divine majesty, and points forward to the sanctuary of His body and the purification of the human soul.

pp. 154–157 · 10 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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John 2:15
15

And when He had made a scourge of small cords, He drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;

John 2:16
16

And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not My Father’s house an house of merchandise.

John 2:19
19

Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 154.1–157.2)

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“Why did the priests and traders flee from Christ’s presence without resisting, and what does this reveal about the power of divine purity over guilty consciences?”

The Authority of Divine Purity
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Prayer Focus

“Almighty God and Saviour, enter the sanctuary of our souls today. Cleanse us from selfish traffic, pride, and unholy motives. Dwell in us by Your Spirit, making our hearts temples of prayer, reverence, and true praise.”

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Invite Christ’s purifying presence into any area of compromise, asking for His refining grace and dedicating our bodies as holy temples.

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