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Matthew 4:1-11

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1 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the Devil. 1
2 After spending forty days and nights without food, Jesus was hungry.
3 Then the Devil came to him and said, "If you are God's Son, order these stones to turn into bread."
4 But Jesus answered, "The scripture says, "Human beings cannot live on bread alone, but need every word that God speaks.' " 2
5 Then the Devil took Jesus to Jerusalem, the Holy City, set him on the highest point of the Temple,
6 and said to him, "If you are God's Son, throw yourself down, for the scripture says, 3 "God will give orders to his angels about you; they will hold you up with their hands, so that not even your feet will be hurt on the stones.' "
7 Jesus answered, "But the scripture also says, "Do not put the Lord your God to the test.' " 4
8 Then the Devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in all their greatness.
9 "All this I will give you," the Devil said, "if you kneel down and worship me."
10 Then Jesus answered, "Go away, Satan! The scripture says, "Worship the Lord your God and serve only him!' " 5
11 Then the Devil left Jesus; and angels came and helped him.

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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.

Cross References 5

  • 1. 4.1Hebrews 2.18; 4.15.
  • 2. 4.4Deuteronomy 8.3.
  • 3. 4.6Psalms 91.11, 12.
  • 4. 4.7Deuteronomy 6.16.
  • 5. 4.10Deuteronomy 6.13.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.

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