Christ burned with such zeal for the glory of his Father that he could not endure to see it profaned without expressing his indignation…He who was so gentle and meek toward men was like a roaring lion when the honor of God was at stake,” wrote John Calvin in his commentary of the Gospel of John
This reference speaks to one of the most vivid illustrations of Jesus’ zeal when He cleansed the Temple (Jn. 2:13-17). Continue reading
