1. Cleansing of the Temple What words would you use to describe Jesus ? What would you NOT describe him as?

2. What has made Jesus angry in this clip? What is he doing about it?

3. Mark 11:15-17 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and those selling doves. He would not allow anyone to carry goods for sale through the temple courts. He said, “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations, but you have made it a den of thieves.” On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and those selling doves. He would not allow anyone to carry goods for sale through the temple courts. He said, “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations, but you have made it a den of thieves.” 1.Write in your own words 3 points about what Jesus did. (from the text) 2. What reason did Jesus give for doing this? Write out the quote and explain what it means. 3.Do you think it was right for him to act as he did? -give one reason for Yes -give one reason for No - say what you think (yes or no), giving another reason of your own **Go back to finish your picture on Palm Sunday How is this story different from what you saw in the clip ?

4. Jesus entered the palace and saw the tax collectors changing money and selling tortoises. He overturned some buckets and stopped any people carrying children for sale from coming in. He said “This is a king’s palace, and you have made it a den of lions”. How many mistakes can you spot?

5. Who said it? Pharisee or Roman Soldier? 1.Stick in your 2 characters, label them. 2.Speech bubble 2 things each one said. ***Who had stronger reasons to get rid of Jesus ? He’s been talking about setting up a Kingdom- he might want to take over.. People listen to his teachings about God, not ours He comes into the city, as if he is a King ready to rule He gives religion a bad name by going around with prostitutes and sinners He says he is equal to God, God’s son, but our religion doesn’t allow that He’s got lots of followers and supporters...he might start a rebellion.

6. Who wanted to get rid of Jesus most ?