John Trapp adds "Here He dwelt in a house, either let or lent him; for of His own He had not where to rest His head (Mt 8:20). 4:3; Lk. You can check these in your browser security settings. Count on it, I didnt say, Listen, Kid, you started this, so pick up that carton right now and finish what you started! Of course not! When Christ started His earthly ministry He chose the rough region of Galilee and for His disciples he chose, tough fishermen. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. He left out an important phrase, "in all Your ways." Thats the way to success. The basic argument is always a form of the idea that the end justifies the means. 16:24; Jos. 18:43; Lk. Let us not skip the dry chapters for in them will be found many of the brightest gems of spiritual truths. (Mt 3:17+)From this "mountain top" experience THEN takes us into the "valley" experience in the wilderness. What does it mean that Satan is the father of lies (John 8:44)? In spite of the fact that all these baptisms find mention in the New Testament, there is, nevertheless, but ONE baptism in force. 6. Took Him(see note above) (3880) (paralambanofrompara= beside +lambano= appropriate, receive) means to receive from anotheror to take into close association. When Christ began to preach, he began to gather disciples, who should be hearers, and afterwards preachers of his doctrine, who should be witnesses of his miracles, and afterwards testify concerning them. To follow Christ means we apply the truths we learn from His Word and live as if Jesus walked beside us in person. Zephaniah 4:7; Matt. Jesus in fact saidHeaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away." (Enduring Word Commentary) Hendriksen gives the context - It was the kingship of Christ that was emphasized in Mt 1:1-3:12. When were weak, he haunts us with thoughts like: But when you start thinking thesethoughts(ED: AND REMEMBER THE BATTLE IS NOT A "POWER STRUGGLE" WITH THE ENEMY [YOUR FLESH OR THE DEVIL]BUT IS IN OUR MIND [WE BEGIN "THINKING THESE THOUGHTS"] AND THE STRUGGLE IS OVER TRUTH AND WHAT GOD SAYS IS TRUE ABOUT US! (Life Application Commentary), DANGEROUS KNOWLEDGE Exodus 4 This chapter, I. Were good at talking; were not so good at fishing. He has an office and a staff and carries on as if he were governor. (Lk 4:5-7). Reprinted by permission. So while Satans temptations failed, but Gods testings succeeded. All three versions of the temptation of Jesus (including Mk 1:12-13+) are strategically placedafterHis baptism by John andbeforeHe began His 3yearof mission culminating in to the Cross. I was just rising from my knees when one of the class began to pray for her dying teacher. Tigers attack from behind in order to surprise their victims, and therefore one of the best defenses against that vicious animal is to face it. 6:19; Phil. Whatever we heard was done at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well. 24 And He said, Truly I say to you, no prophet is welcome in his hometown (THIS PROPHECY WOULD BE FULFILLED A FEW MINUTES LATER AS THEY SOUGHT TO KILL HIM!). C H Spurgeon comments on Psalm 91:11 -You remember how the devil misapplied this text to Christ. Drivers who continually look to the right or to the left may well go into the ditch. 3:15; Matt. With similar bravery John Knox of Scotland stood ground against a corrupt monarchy. also BDAG 55 s.v. 9:14; Matt. This will get you what you have been looking for. Tested And True- A young nurse was assisting a surgeon for the first time. and He called them-Called is kaleo meaning to call aloud, to utter in a loud voice andtogether with the fact that James and John were in the large boat which had to be moored some distance from shore unless there was a wharf there, indicates that our Lord called across a stretch of water in order to reach them. Many of are trying not to, but we fail because we lie down under the apple tree. The first was for Jesus to distrust the providential care of His Father and to use His own divine powers to serve Himself. 6:31; Jn. 4:6 contains nothing that corresponds to this. His love will not fail us, He'll guide with His eye; - Thomas Kempis, Temptationsare a file which rub off much of the rust of our self-confidence. Before the warden could say anything, he lit it and threw it into the water. But how do we face temptation? C. Egner (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. ANSWER -In the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), Jesus command to "follow me" appears repeatedly (e.g.,Matthew 8:22;9:9,Mark 2:14;Luke 5:27;John 1:43). 3:15; Matt. Collins Dictionarynote is interesting referring toCapernaumas "a ruined town in northern Israel (Ed: Compare Jesus' words to this city -Mt 11:23,24), on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee." Word(4487)(rhemafrom verbrheo=speak or utter words) refers to the spoken word, especially a word as uttered by a living voice. 21:1; Matt. 26:73). ", Henry Morris adds "Satan also knows the Scriptures, but he will attempt to distort them to his own ends. Therefore what better place could there have been to demonstrate the Son of God's confidence in His Father's promise? Thats the reason he could write to the Galatians:I say then: "Walk (ED: NOT A "GOOD SUGGESTION" BUT A COMMAND IN THE present imperative) in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust [the desire] of the flesh." We must walk with God every day and be especially on guard after a time of spiritual victory. They were not playing games praying a prayer to ask Jesus into their heart (with not call to repentance). But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it (1 Corinthians 10:13+). Scorpions in such confinement die soon, but if allowed out for a crawl and then put back into the bottle and corked down, they will live a long while and give you trouble. Sometimes we allow His deity to overshadow this event and assume that the Savior casually brushed Satan aside with a few Scripture verses. 2:25; Mk. 20:32 = finally; Jn. 16:15; Acts 15:7; Acts 20:24; Rom. Only if you really understand what the whole Bible says will you be able to recognize errors of interpretation when people take verses out of context to make them say what they want them to say. The Holy Spirit often anticipates coming trial by granting some great revelation of God; but He who gives the one leads into the other, that the precious bestowments of Gods grace may be rendered permanent. Here is the storyin Moodys own wordsof what happened next. As Thou didst break the loaves beside the sea. Anne Steele. If you elect to use it for them, you must be content to wait till the Father sends his angels to minister to you. Nu 20:113), where the Israelites put the Lord to the test by demanding water. Rather, the imagery of a fisherman involved much strain, long hours, and often little results. (1-2) Servants and stewards. 19:44; Lk. There is no comparison. 27:55; Matthew 4:21 Going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and He called them. In 1346, during the Hundred Years' War, the English army of King Edward III met a French battalion at Crecy, France. ISBE excerpt on Galilee -The name seems originally to have referred to the territory of Naphtali. What man can do to me? (Hebrews 13:6+). He said, "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. 21:37 = But afterward he sent his son to them; Matt. 8:2-3,16 cf Abraham's test in Ge 22:1 where "test" = peirazoin the Lxx) Again we read "Even in the matter of the envoys of the rulers of Babylon, who sent to him to inquire of the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him (King Hezekiah) alone only to test (Lxx =peirazo) him, that He might know all that was in his heart." Into the wilderness - Refers to the wastelands on either side of the Jordan. But one day Jesus Christ will return as Ruler of all. The baptism of fire ( Matthew 3:11, see above). What can it hurt to try it? If you take that bait, youre on the course that leads to death. Thenhe places the knife in the snow and as the wolf licks the blood, his tongue is numbed, and his hunger is fueled. He gives wisdom to see our tough times from His point of view (James 1:5+). In the original Greek, the wordtemptationactually means all kinds of trials.. 4:2; Lk. When that temptation rears its seductive head, do what Jesus did: rely on the Word of God (Ed: And the enabling power of the Spirit of God), and stand fast in your commitment to worship God, and God alone, above all else. If there is no escape possible, then have done with running away and show a bold face and take the two-edged sword of the Spirit. See Wikipedia description of the "Jesus Boat" discovered in 1986. comp. Preach(proclaim, herald) (2784)(kerussofromkerux/keryx= a herald - one who acts in place of the authority of one who proclamation he makes;kerugma= thing preached) means to proclaim (publicly) or to herald or act as a public crier - the town official who would make a proclamation in a public gathering. The scene of the temptation may have been (for the whole matter is mainly one of conjecture) the roof of this portico, at the southeastern angle, where it joined Solomons Porch, and from which the view into the Kidron valley beneath was to the depth of four hundred and fifty feet. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High. (Isa. Temptations that have been anticipated, guarded against, and prayed about have little power to harm us (Ed: Jesus recommendation - Mt 6:13+) . You take time to feed your body, but you were going to starve your soul. But the traversing of this valley was necessary, ere Christ could say, All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth., Thomas Adams said "Satan, like a fisher, baits his hook according to the appetite of the fish! 4:22; Matt. 58:10; Isa. So seductive. The best way to escape temptation is to run to God. 9:59; Lk. What does the Bible say about demonic oppression? Jesus could have turned the stones into bread, but He would have been exercising His powers independently of the Father; and He came to obey the Father (John 5:30; 6:38). As believers, we are not to live by our feelings, but by faith and obedience (Ed: see the good old hymn -Trust & Obey), based on the knowledge of Gods word of truth. The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ: So, Matthew begins his account of the life of Jesus Christ. 1:7; Phil. So the god of this world is very deft at juggling and misusing the Word of God! 2:5; Mk. Note that Jesus was victorious because He depended on the empowering of the Spirit of God and the powerful of the Word of God. Matthew 5 Bible Commentary - Matthew Henry (concise) - Christianity Jesus said, EVERY word that proceeds out of the mouth of God (Mt 4:4). KJV Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. He exposed Satan and his tactics, and He defeated Satan. 2:12; Rev. COMMENT -The devil has been granted the right and might over the kingdoms of the world. Benson Commentary Matthew 4:4. Luther well calls him a doctor non promotus sed expertus. He prompted Peter's denials of Jesus, the cowardice of the apostles, the brutality of the soldiers, and the heartlessness of the mob. Romans 4 The great gospel doctrine of justification by faith without the works of the law was so very contrary to the notions the Jews had learnt from those that sat in Moses' chair, that it would hardly go down with them; and therefore the apostle insists very largely upon it, and labours much in the confirmation and illustration of it. 1:27; Rom. LOOK OUT WHAT YOU SAY DEAR SPOUSE LEST YOU BLUNT THE SPIRIT'S WORK IN YOUR LIFE AND SET YOURSELF UP FOR Eph 4:31+!) -- Andrew Bonar, Should storms of sevenfold thunder roll, And shake the globe from pole to pole; No flaming bolt could daunt my face, For Jesus is my hiding-place. Poverty of spirit cannot be artificially induced by self-hatred;it is brought about by the Holy Spiritandour response to His working in our hearts. He is priest forever after the order of Melchizedek (Ps. 19:27; Matt. 6:45; Jn. Repentance expresses itself in life, especially in how one treats others." Their mail pouches were also compact and lightweight. Temptations, like foul weather, come before we send for them. Satan always comes at us in that way. He who avoids the temptation avoids the sin. When one was much inferior, he fell upon his knees touched his forehead to the ground or prostrated himself, and as he was bowing down he would be throwing kisses toward the superior. They will find in it a mine of strong consolation. The devil says, You have to live, dont you? (Believer's Bible Commentary). Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Hendriksen thinks it was asking "Is it not reasonable to believe that the Lord used these forty days to prepare himself, by means of prayer and meditation, for the work which the Father had given him to do, and which he, Jesus himself, had voluntarily taken upon himself? of the livingWord of God (Heb 4:12+) by appealing to its inherent efficacy, its inherent power to give and sustain life! Daniel ): Matthew 4:7 Jesus said to him, "On the other hand, it is written, 'YOU SHALL NOT PUT THE LORD YOUR GOD TO THE TEST. Note that Jesus in His humanity alone (our example) had memorized the Scriptures so that He could apply them to specific situations and needs Our Lord did not have or need a Bible concordance or hand held computer Bible with Him in the wilderness! D. Says Calvin, commenting on Mt 4:1, 2, There were two reasons why Christ withdrew into the wilderness. Fribergsays it literally means to "perceive afterward, with the implication of being too late to avoid consequences." Worship is intimately linked to service. Their dominion over the powers of darkness makes them cry, "Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy word. 20:29; Matt. Notice that none of the synoptic accounts say anything about Jesus not drinking water or that He was thirsty. D A Carson -Jesus hesitation came not from wondering whether he or his Father could command the normal forces of nature (cf. 12:1; Matt. He was quite right in the application; but he was quite wrong in thequotation, for he left out the words in all thy ways. God will help us in our ways if we keep in His ways. And it was a good place for Jesus to find "fishers of men. 24:40; Matt. 1:16; Phil. And He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He became hungry. 17:6; Ezek. "No, of course I'm not lost. Human beings are not camels and can go without water for only about 3 days, and certainly not 40 days! Jesus endured temptation to the very limit of Satans power, and He resisted to that very limit. This time Satan also used the Word of God. One would have thought the miracles would have gotten the attention of the Jews and all Israel would have been saved, but of course they were not. In Lk 13:31-33+, the Pharisees urged Jesus to leave Galilee in order to escape arrest by Herod. Matt. 27:13; Matt. God'sgoal when putting us into trials is that as we go through the fire of the trial, the dross of sin might be gradually removed (THIS IS THE ESSENCE OFPROGRESSIVE SANCTIFICATION, GROWTH IN CHRIST-LIKENESS AND HOLINESS)and that we might be strengthened more and more in our faith along our spiritual journey. It implies fellowship, joint-participation, a side-by-side walking with another. In Scripture fasting is normally forgoing a physical need to give attention to a spiritual need. 21:13; Matt. At times, circumstances and people seem to be pushing us beyond what we can bear. Bible Commentary by David Guzik at Enduring Word Each Bible Chapter is Outlined by Biblical Topic The Enduring Word Bible Commentary is structured by each book of the Bible. His sin led to embarrassment and family turmoil. Behold, angels came and began to minister to Him- Mark has "And He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan; and He was with the wild beasts, and the angels were ministering to Him." Paul said that every thought must be brought "into captivity to the obedience of Christ" (2Co 10:5). Parallel passage - Luke 4:12+ And Jesus answered and said to him, It is said, YOU SHALL NOT PUT THE LORD YOUR GOD TO THE TEST.. Because of his work, Plimsoll became known as the sailor's friend. 3:3; Tit. Amen. Galatians Matthew however does not describeHOWJesus came into Galilee, but when we cross reference Luke, he saysthat "Jesus returned to Galilee inthe power of the Spiritand Hebegan teachingin their synagogues and was praised by all." You must refuse to use it for purposes of ostentation; and wait till God, not Satan, calls. He was tired, he had been away from his wife for a month, and here was a very attractive young woman offering herself to him in a situation where no one would know. Their reunion in Jerusalem would not only be postponed, it might never occur. 26:14; Matt. They often find evil thoughts arising within their minds, which they can truly say they hate. 14:4; Rev. 4:15; Col. 1:5; Col. 1:23; 1 Thess. Take the example of a diabetic who refuses to take insulin saying God promises He willtake care of me and by so doing he istempting the Lord. The occupation of fisherman was labor-intensive. The results of a ministrymay "look good" to men, but they are as "filthy rags" before God (Isa 64:6), dead fruit unattached to the Vine (Jn 15:5) and will ultimately lead to frustrationand "flame out," (with a puff of smoke in at judgment - cf 1 Cor 3:10-15, cf 2 John 1:8) because of failure to rely fully of the fire of the Spirit! Satan has also been carrying on as if he were a legitimate ruler. It is the comforting privilege of believers, in addition to having eternal life, answered prayer, and victory over sin, toknowthey belong toGod.Though they exist in this world, they are not part of it (John 15:19;17:14); they are children of God (John 1:1213+), aliens and strangers (1 Peter 2:11; cf.1 Pe 1:1,17;1 Chr29:15;Ps. Left(863)aphiemifromapo= prefix speaks of separation, putting some distance between+hiemi= put in motion, send) conveys the basic idea of an action which causes separation. Kingdom is a political word, and heaven is a spiritual word. And Matthew says this passage from Isaiah began to be fulfilled in the public ministry of Jesus the Messiah in and around Capernaum, at the heart of the Galilean region. Weve all seen and heard advertisements that entice us to take shortcuts to happiness. Be willing to bring the light of Jesus Christ where it may have never shined before. 10:16; Rom. 1:5). Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts? Many New Testament writers quoted the Old Testament in the same loose way. In his last letter Paul writes we as teachers should "with gentleness (be) correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truthand they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will." Give your Father a chance to fulfill the Scripture I just quoted to you., THOUGHT-Satan was using his powers of persuasion on Christ, just as he does when he tries to trap us. Notice the order of His mission - teaching, proclaiming, healing. There is a lesson there for all of us beloved (cf Ps 19:14+)It is written("It stands written") occurs 76 times in the Bible and four uses are in the temptation of Christ, 3x by Jesus and once by the Tempter (Matt. D. Much of life poses moral danger for us. This was Luke's second use of ago in Luke 4, the first time in his description that Jesus was "led around(ago) by the Spirit" (Lk 4:1+). (1) We must eat Gods Word as if our life depended on it. Inspiration by Email. 20:29; Matt. "You'll do fine!" They are too apt to forget it. By Gods grace, the man declined the offer, but he said that there was a brief moment in which it sounded very inviting. He creates the temptation; we create the transgression. So let me ask you dearly beloved --- are your sandals covered with the dust of Jesus' sandals or are your Bibles simply covered with dust? Now is our time of fiery trial ( 1 Peter 4:12 ); the ungodly will have their fire later. And we are to worship God only, and Him only are we to serve. May I say to you, this is a mistake that even some Christians are making today. Yet they need not give in. His blood availed for me. 4:1), and the power of the Word of God (It is written)." THOUGHT-The story is told of a man who was a great lover of the arts, who travelled widely and brought back to his home masterpieces of all types. Evidently Jesus wanted to get away from Israels religious leaders in Jerusalem who opposed John (John 4:13; 5:116).". Just jump, and the whole world will see who you really are! Really? 6:13 (Matt. Euaggelionis found in several combination phrases, each describing the gospel like a multifaceted jewel in various terms from a different viewpoint (from the NASB, 1977): For a rewarding study, study the preceding references in context making notation of the truth you observe about the gospel. 1:5; Phil. May we all know the value of a sympathizing Saviour by experience! The passage in this unit opens Jesus Galilean ministry, beginning the second year of His mission." Then run (1 Cor 6:18)! Warren Wiersbe adds that "We must not think that Jesus used His divine powers to overcome the enemy, because that is just what the enemy wanted Him to do! What is Christian discipleship? 4:12; Matt. All rights reserved). (Heb 4:15+). Satan abbreviates by omitting the line, "to keep thee in all thy ways." 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. Jesus shows freedom is possible and gives each of us hope!" 49:22; Heb. How are we filled? Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. 26:58; Matt. 9:35; Matt. Satans price is always immeasurably more than he leads us to believe. Load Limit- We've all seen load-limit signs on highways, bridges, and elevators. De Haan, God provides the armor, but we must put it on, No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. I once heard a godly man tell of how he had been ministering in India for a month. Leonard Sweet. This is an important time phrase and should prompt the question what happens from that time? NET Note on fishing -The kind of fishing envisioned was net - not line - fishing (cf. 1 Kings In the eternal, heavenly state all the universe will be ours! 62-66)(Let's Go Fishing). Sper, Satan ought not be in our line of vision, They see their want, bewail their guilt, and thirst after a Redeemer. Reprinted by permission. That's why we may not be familiar with the symptoms of starvation. 27:9; Matt. The temptation of Christ is an example of spiritual warfare without parallel. 19:11-21+, Daniel 2:34, 35+, Daniel 2:44, 45+). Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 4 (Sermon). 12:32; Matt. It is everywhere tilled and everywhere productive (The Wars of the Jews 3. Satan still works that way: Give in and enjoy the pleasures of sex like all your friends are doing! 91 is an exhortation to trust in God; Satan attempts to replace trust with a test, casting doubt on God's faithfulness. For the Christian, there is no such thing as an irresistible temptation. So, the number forty is a number associated with testing. (Amen! Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, What does it mean to have a wilderness experience? THE DEVIL TEMPTS JESUS To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, It behooves all God's children to meditate often (andmemorizing) Jesus' response to temptation, so that we might be equipped and enabled by the Spirit Who will use the sword, the Wordof God whichwe have memorized and meditated upon (Eph 6:17+)to experiencevictory WHEN (NOT IF) we are tempted in the "wilderness" of this world! It followed him wherever he went and in whatever he did. 1:53 - "He has filled the hungry with good things"; Lk. If you wont use your own divine power to help yourself, let your Father use His divine power to help you. 4:2. To be tempted is in itself no sin. Because by comparing the events in the beginning of the Gospel of John it is apparent that all three Synoptic writers bypass the events that transpire during the first year of Jesus' ministry. CONFESS AND REPENT AND GOD'S SPIRIT WILL ENABLE YOUR "APPETITE" TO RETURN TO NORMAL!) In the NTidouis used as a demonstrative particle that draws attention to what follows. 8:36;Rom. Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2(although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), 3 He left Judea and went away again into Galilee. 91:11, 12 in a way exactly opposite to the original meaning. But if we want to be godly people, we must learn to resist the temptations that come at us from the world, the flesh, and the devil. Eutheos -Matt 4:20,22;8:3;13:5;14:22,31;20:34;21:2;24:29;25:15;26:49,74;27:48; And followed Him- Swindoll writes "We might say of a boy adopting his fathers occupation, Hes following in the footsteps of his father. The Old Testament doesnt make use of a similar Hebrew term for following after God, but the New Testament favors this term, perhaps because of the accessibility of the human example of Christ and His earthly relationship to His disciples." Mark 1:13+ And He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan; and He was with the wild beasts, and the angels were ministering to Him. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. (2) We must memorize Gods Word (Ps 119:9, 11). Perhaps if we imitated Jesus in this way more often, we might be less likely to have a so-called "wilderness experience," or at least more spiritually prepared to pass through it! 4:22; Matt. 21:29 = but afterward he regretted it and went. By relying on the Holy Spirit and the Word of God as Jesus did, we can resist temptation rather than be ruined by it. 18:35; Matt. Think of the patient!" An illustration from Martin Luthers life shows us. But if, instead of fleeing away into unbelief and despair, we would only draw near to God in His Word, we should soon discover that the cloud was full of angels of mercy.. 40 Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me through Your righteousness. Luke Its not fun to do something that makes you feel like a failure 90% of the time. While not everyone agrees, this prophecy in Malachi seems (to me) to clearly refer to the Sun (Son) of Righteousness, the Lord Jesus Christ. Before that he served as director and teacher at Calvary Chapel Bible College, Germany, following more than 20 years of pastoral ministry. You and I are joined in a battle in which we are hopelessly outnumbered, and we will be miserably defeated if we go forth in our own strength and with our own ability.
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