Watch and Discuss: Scenes 16, 17 (53:30 – 56:46)

As you watch, take notes and be prepared to answer the following questions after you watch the video:

1. How did Jesus get to the temple? Describe the Temple courtyard and building.
2. What animals did you see in the video clip?
3. Describe how Jesus felt when he saw people buying and selling in the temple.
4. What was on the tables that Jesus overturned?
5. Describe the appearance of the disciple who tried to stop Jesus.
6. Why didn’t the soldiers stop Jesus?
7. What do you think is the relationship between the two men at the end of the clip?

Listening Practice:

Watch the video clip again and fill in the missing words from the dropdown box:

Man: He's going into the Temple!

Man: money here?

Seller: Yes!

Man: Change money here!

Seller: Two, . I give you one.

Man: Very best rates.

Man: Exchange here!

Judas: Don't like the of this.

Judas: Jesus, Jesus, please, please.

Jesus: Is it not ?

Nicodemus: Wait.

Jesus: Is it not written? My house! My house shall be called a house of ? But you, you have made it a den of !

Nicodemus: Who are you to tell us this? We the Law, not you.

Jesus: You pray lofty prayers and love your shows of in the Temple. .

Caiaphas: This is . And you were little help.

Nicodemus: He's . The crowd worship him. There is something unusual about him.

Caiaphas: There is nothing about him apart from his ability to cause .
If he returns, challenge him. Make his supporters see their "Messiah" for the simple-minded that he is.

Matching exercise: Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right:

Completion exercise: Complete these sentences with words from the exercise above: (Hint: you may need to change the form of the word.)

1. She called him a because of his behavior at the dinner table.
2. He is a ; he pretends to care but does not really do anything.
3. She is a student. She always gets A+.
4. Her behavior at the party shocked everyone.
5. The church leaders were very impressed by the young girl's .
6. The hurricane caused in central Florida.
7. She has an talent for playing the piano.
8. People money for goods in stores.

Comprehension and discussion questions: Discuss these questions in your group or with a partner.

1. What kind of business deals were taking place inside the temple? Why?
2. Why do you think Judas tried to stop Jesus from overturning the tables?
3. What was Jesus angry about?
4. Based on his words to Jesus, who do you think Nicodemus was?
5. What was it about the priests that made Jesus upset?
6. What are some examples of different ways people try to impress others?
7. What did Caiaphas want Nicodemus to do, and how do you think he could do it?