Jesus came to establish the TRUE Temple. He is the Temple. The dwelling of God. The one who ushers in the Spirit of God with HIS people. The one who sacrificed all so that we no longer carried the burden of sacrifice. The one who atoned for our sins so we would no longer have to offer atonement. The Temple is purged.

Yet so many cannot hear the praise of the outcasts who praise HIM

Why? Because they are focused on their own control of their own lives … of their own sin.

This is why the chief priests and scribes could not hear the praise of Jesus without indignation.

It is the humble. The children. The ones with no hope gifted from other men who worship the ONE gift worth expressing thanks. Jesus is the gift with a Magnificent Name. Who are we to worship HIM? Who are we that Jesus would be happy to hear our praises?

Jesus gladly accepted the praises of the children … gladly accepted the praises of the crowds rejected by the elite.

Can you hear the praise of Jesus? Or are you indignant at the thought of HIM?