Jesus Cleanses the Temple: Holiness and Authority in John 2
In this week's Defender Bible Study, Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Church Partnerships and External Advocacy, continues our journey through the Gospel of John, focusing on John 2:13-25. Chris unpacks Jesus' cleansing of the temple during Passover, highlighting His concern for holiness and His claim of divine authority as the Son of God. Through righteous indignation, Jesus exposes the corruption within the temple, revealing His role as the perfect Lamb of God. Join us as we explore how this pivotal moment points to Christ's ultimate sacrifice and resurrection.
LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES
LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES
The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
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Pastor Chris Johnson
Chris joined Lifeline in March, 2020, and serves as the Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy. He previously served as a pastor for 24 years and as the Executive Director of the Kentucky Governor’s Office of Faith and Community Based Initiatives. Chris has also served as a consultant and has been a frequent speaker at local, state, and national conferences, churches, and community gatherings, sharing his family’s story and challenging others to answer the gospel call to care for vulnerable children and families. He was born and raised in metro Atlanta, GA, and currently lives in Birmingham. Chris studied Church Ministries (B.A.) at Trinity Baptist College and Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) at Regent University. He and his amazing wife, Alicia, have 10 children (7 adopted from foster care) and 3 grandchildren (2 adopted from foster care). They have also served as foster parents to more than 40 children.