Sacred & Secular

Sacred & Secular

Jesus Didn’t Lose His Temper in the Temple

Why the tables were overturned because the system was rigged, not because Jesus was angry

Paul Ian Clarke's avatar
Paul Ian Clarke
Mar 30, 2026
∙ Paid
A simple empty wooden table in soft natural light, with shadows falling across its surface, creating a quiet and reflective atmosphere.
When something sacred quietly becomes a transaction. Created using Canva Pro.

It is the Monday of Holy Week.

There are some passages that feel safely contained in the past.

Ancient temples. Ancient systems. Ancient corruption.

And then there are the ones that refuse to stay there.

This is one of them.

I have heard many sermons that depict Jesus in the Templ…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Paul Ian Clarke.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Paul Ian Clarke · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture