Jesus Drove out All the Moneychangers Rebel Jesus cleanses temple, defies Roman-backed commerce and Jewish authorities.
The fourth article in a five part series portrays Jesus as a rebel who overturns money tables, blocks markets, and drives out vendors in the temple. He condemns the profiteering and stresses inner motive over ritual form while warning of his coming death for challenging the established order. He faces Rome and Pharisees, yet remains resolute in preaching life abundant.