Throughout our series in the Gospel of Mark, we have repeatedly emphasized that Jesus’ most often expressed emotion is compassion. This week brings us to a major exception: the only known violent act of Jesus. He fashions a ‘weapon’ and runs people out of the temple. What would drive him to act so seemingly out of character? And what does it teach us about our worship today? Let’s talk about Jesus “Throwing Tables” (Mark 11:15-19).
