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Matthew 4:1-11

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The Temptation of Jesus

1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil.
2 After He had fasted 40 days and 40 nights, He was hungry.
3 Then the tempter approached Him and said, "If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."
4 But He answered, "It is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. " [a]
5 Then the Devil took Him to the holy city,[b] had Him stand on the pinnacle of the temple,
6 and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: He will give His angels orders concerning you , and, they will support you with their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. "[c]
7 Jesus told him, "It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God. " [d]
8 Again, the Devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.
9 And he said to Him, "I will give You all these things if You will fall down and worship me."[e]
10 Then Jesus told him, "Go away, [f] Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him. " [g]
11 Then the Devil left Him, and immediately angels came and began to serve Him.

Matthew 4:1-11 Study Resources

Sermons

From Schema to Rhema: What Does the Word Say, What Is the Fruit
From Schema to Rhema: What Does the Word Say, What Is the Fruit
Dr. Robyn Kassas and Dr. Nathan Kassas

In this episode, Dr. Robyn Kassas and Dr. Nathan Kassas continue their schema and rhema markers with the scripture marker and the fruit marker. A true rhema never contradicts the inspired written Word, and they contrast discernment with debate, pointing to Jesus answering the tempter with what is written. They discuss context over isolated verses, and they affirm that God's truth and love do not change. The fruit marker sets the fruits of the Spirit against the fruits of a schema: urgency, suspicion, accusation, control, secrecy, self-protection, and emotional certainty without humility. Citing James and John's request to call down fire, they warn against using spiritual language to justify retaliation or superiority. They close by noting the enemy wants us rehearsing the past, and by describing the double-edged blade of logos and rhema.

Footnotes 7

  • [a] Dt 8:3
  • [b] Jerusalem
  • [c] Ps 91:11-12
  • [d] Dt 6:16
  • [e] Or and pay me homage
  • [f] Other mss read Get behind Me
  • [g] Dt 6:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible ® Copyright © 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999 by Holman Bible Publishers.  Used by permission.  All rights reserved.

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