In this lesson, we explore the dramatic moment in John chapter 2 when Jesus clears the Temple courts. What provoked such zeal from the Prince of Peace?One possible answer lies in something called the Soreg—a dividing wall in the Second Temple that separated Gentiles from the inner courts of worship. The penalty for crossing it? Death. In Jesus’ day, this physical barrier symbolized deeper religious and cultural divisions, born from centuries of foreign intrusion—Antiochus Epiphanes desecrating the sanctuary, Pompey entering the Holy of Holies, Pilate defiling the gates with Roman symbols.In response, the people erected barriers—both physical and spiritual. And in many ways, we do the same today.As secular culture presses in, some churches lock down, creating their own modern-day Soregs to protect what they believe is sacred. But in doing so, are we possibly excluding the very people God wants to welcome in?Join us as we examine: - The historical and religious meaning of the Soreg - How Jesus’ actions challenge a fortress mentality - Paul’s message in Ephesians 2 about tearing down the dividing wall of hostilityThis lesson will challenge us to reflect on our own attitudes and how we use Scripture: Do we build walls that divide—or doors that invite?---------------------------------------------------www.figtreeteaching.com Join the Fig Tree Coffee Club: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/store/p3/Fig_Tree_Coffee_Club.htmlSupport Fig Tree Ministries: https://donorbox.org/support-figtree-ministries Fig Tree Amazon Portal: https://amzn.to/3USMelILesson Handout:https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/the-dividing-wall-of-hostilitySoreg Handout:https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/the-dividing-wall-of-hostilityArticle - "Destroy This Temple" - The Messianic Promise of Rebuildinghttps://www.figtreeteaching.com/uploads/1/1/9/7/119763168/fig_tree_ministries_article_background_to_john_2_18_19.pdfYouTube: https://youtu.be/BifAsBGBO8E