Bible moment
The Bible moment
John 2:13 says that the Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. This scene focuses on that beginning: Jesus in Jerusalem with the temple visible during the festival. The larger passage explains that he later found sellers and money changers in the temple and acted firmly because he called it his Father’s house. The Jewish leaders questioned his authority, and Jesus spoke of the temple of his body. John explains that his disciples understood Jesus’ words after he was raised from the dead and then believed the Scripture and his word. For this illustration, keep the focus on Jesus’ arrival, Jerusalem, the temple, and the Passover setting described in John 2:13.
Look closely
What children can notice
A clear, peaceful scene of Jesus arriving in Jerusalem during Passover, with the city and temple visible in the background. Emphasize the festival setting and Jesus’ purposeful journey without adding unrecorded travel details.
Talk together
Talk about it
- What places help you remember to honor God?
- Why do you think Jesus went to Jerusalem during Passover?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Use this image to introduce John 2:13 before reading the full passage. Invite children to notice the Passover setting, Jerusalem, and the temple. When continuing the story, explain that Jesus’ later actions were firm and purposeful, without adding violence or details not stated in John. This works for family worship, Sunday school, classroom lessons, and homeschool discussions.
Source note
From this passage
John 2:13 · Cleansing the Temple
A clear, peaceful scene of Jesus arriving in Jerusalem during Passover, with the city and temple visible in the background. Emphasize the festival setting and Jesus’ purposeful journey without adding unrecorded travel details.
