John 2:13-22   Dear Partner in Preaching, John has something to say and he doesn’t mind messing with the standard story in order to say it. John the Fourth Evangelist, I mean. We are familiar with the story he tells in this week’s Gospel reading – Jesus cleansing the Temple – but if we pay attention we’ll realize he doesn’t just give it his own distinct spin, but actually takes great license with the details, symbolism, and even chronology. And all for a very good reason. Let’s start with chronology. In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple comes much later in the story, just after his triumphal entry...