Theology

#STRask: Did Jesus Prove He Wasn’t Sinless When He Overturned the Tables?

Published on 12/29/2025

Questions about whether Jesus proved he wasn’t sinless when he overturned the tables, whether Jesus’ response to the Pharisees in Mark 3:22–26 was a bad argument, why Jesus was known for associating with sinners, and to what extent we should follow his example.

Topics

  • How would you respond to someone who said Jesus lacked self-control, got angry, and had a violent temper tantrum when he overturned the tables in Matthew 21:12–13, proving he wasn’t sinless?
  • Is Jesus’ response to the Pharisees in Mark 3:22–26 a bad argument?
  • Why was Jesus known for associating with sinners, and to what extent should Christians follow his example?

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