The King Comes to His Temple

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 27, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus comes as the promised King to cleanse God’s house, restore the needy, and receive the praise he deserves.

1. Jesus Cleanses the Temple [Mt. 21:12–13]

A. The Purging [Mt. 21:12; cf. Zech. 14:21; Mal. 3:1–4]

B. The Pronouncement [Mt. 21:13]

1) The Design: A House of Prayer [Isa. 56:7]

2) The Defilement: A Den of Thieves [Jer. 7:11]

2. Jesus Heals in the Temple [Mt. 21:14]

A. The Needy Come [Mt. 21:14a; cf. Lev. 21:18; 2 Sam. 5:8]

B. The King Heals [Mt. 21:14b; cf. Isa. 35:5–6]

3. Jesus Receives Praise in the Temple [Mt. 21:15–17]

A. The Leaders’ Indignation [Mt. 21:15–16a]

B. The Children’s Acclamation [Mt. 21:15–16a]

C. The Messiah’s Vindication [Mt. 21:16b; Ps. 8:2]

D. The Messiah’s Separation [Mt. 21:17]

Conclusion