12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison,(P) he withdrew to Galilee. But Mark's word ( Mark 1:12) fixes what we should have presumed was meant, that it was "immediately" after His baptism; and with this agrees the statement of Luke ( Luke 4:1). CHAPTER 11. (AB), 23 Jesus went throughout Galilee,(AC) teaching in their synagogues,(AD) proclaiming the good news(AE) of the kingdom,(AF) and healing every disease and sickness among the people. (1-2) Jesus is led to the place of temptation. Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. He speaks, and it is done.23-25 Wherever Christ went, he confirmed his Divine mission by miracles, which were emblems of the healing power of his doctrine, and the influences of the Spirit which accompanied it. Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. It is important to realise that all that is recorded about Jesus has been chosen by the Holy Spirit to reveal to us more of Jesus, and in the bodily healings which we read of so frequently there are spiritual lessons and applications to be made. 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. S Mt 3:17; 14:33; 16:16; 27:54; Mk 3:11; Lk 1:35; 22:70; Jn 1:34, 49; 5:25; 11:27; 20:31; Ac 9:20; Ro 1:4; 1Jn 5:10-13, 20; Rev 2:18, 1Ch 21:1; Job 1:6-9; Mt 16:23; Mk 4:15; Lk 10:18; 13:16; 22:3, 31; Ro 16:20; 2Co 2:11; 11:14; 2Th 2:9; Rev 12:9, Mk 1:21; 9:33; Lk 4:23, 31; Jn 2:12; 4:46, 47, 4:18-22pp — Mk 1:16-20; Lk 5:2-11; Jn 1:35-42, ver 20, 22; Mt 8:22; Mk 10:21, 28, 52; Lk 5:28; Jn 1:43; 21:19, 22, Mt 17:1; 20:20; 26:37; Mk 3:17; 13:3; Lk 8:51; Jn 21:2, Mt 9:35; 13:54; Mk 1:21; Lk 4:15; Jn 6:59; 18:20, Mt 8:16; 14:14; 15:30; Mk 3:10; Lk 7:22; Ac 10:38, Mt 8:16, 28; 9:32; 12:22; 15:22; Mk 1:32; 5:15, 16, 18, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print. Bible > Authorized King James > St. Matthew > Chapter 4. 2. 1. by the devil. 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’[ b]” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. (Z), 21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. Chapter 4. Others are tempted, when drawn aside of their own lust, and enticed, #Jas 1:14|; but our Lord Jesus had no corrupt nature, therefore he was tempted only by the devil. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. Those who are without Christ, are in the dark. Remember this is Diva This is Flea and I think we're we left off yesterday was Diva and Flea became friends and and it was after flee left a mouse on Divas doorstep. ( = mark 1:12 mark 1:13 Luke 4:1-13). It is a happy and hopeful thing to see children careful of their parents, and dutiful. Matthew 4:1 "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil." For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you,    and they will lift you up in their hands,    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’[c]”(J), 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’[d]”(K), 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. Matthew 4:4. Christ was directed to the combat. See Matthew 11:21. It is written — There is no better way of answering the tempter, than by opposing the word of God to his temptations. 25 And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan. 2. CHAPTER 4. If we presume upon our own strength, and tempt the devil to tempt us, we provoke God to leave us to ourselves. 15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. It is a comfort to us that Christ suffered, being tempted; for thus it appears that our temptations, if not yielded to, are not sins, they are afflictions only. (18-22) Jesus teaches and works miracles. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Matthew 2. 23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. Quiz over Matthew 4 and is based on the study of that chapter with Textqwest. The same power which called Peter and Andrew, could have wrought upon Annas and Caiaphas, for with God nothing is impossible. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. This instance of the power of the Lord Jesus encourages us to depend upon his grace. New International Version (NIV), “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’. [1] [2] Many translations of the gospel and biblical commentaries separate the first section of chapter 4 (verses 1 - 11 , Matthew's account of the Temptation of Jesus by the devil ) from the remaining sections, which deal with Jesus' first public preaching and the gathering of his first disciples . 1. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ The glory of the world is the most charming temptation to the unthinking and unwary; by that men are most easily imposed upon. (AA) They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. In Matthew 1–2, you will have the opportunity to study about the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ. When Christ comes, it is good to be found doing. Matthew 4:1 states that Jesus ‘was led by the Spirit into the dessert to be tempted by the devil’. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Chapter 4. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. 4:3: And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. This is a puzzling statement until we understand that to act as our mediator and representative in the presence of God it was necessary for Jesus to experience the same pressures that we experience. 5 The devil then took him to the holy city and set him on the parapet of the Temple. TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. 8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. If we go out of our way, out of the way of our duty, we forfeit the promise, and put ourselves out of God's protection. The Nazarites did the same till they had fulfilled their vow. In the temptation of Christ it appears that our enemy is subtle, spiteful, and very daring; but he can be resisted. Those who would follow Christ aright, must, at his command, leave all things to follow him, must be ready to part with them. It is possible for a man to have his head full of Scripture notions, and his mouth full of Scripture expressions, while his heart is full of bitter enmity to God and to all goodness. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. (1-11) The opening of Christ's ministry in Galilee. 1. Matthew. 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Idle people are more open to the temptations of Satan than to the calls of God. 5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple. Matthew 4 is the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament of Christian Bible. Christ answered all the temptations of Satan with "It is written;" to set us an example, he appealed to what was written in the Scriptures. This chapter is historically called the sermon on the mount because Jesus went onto a mountain and his students came to Him. The holy city is the place, where he does, with the greatest advantage, tempt men to pride and presumption. St. Matthew Chapter 4 Immediately after coming up out of the water Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness where He fasted for forty days and forty nights. All high places are slippery places; advancements in the world makes a man a mark for Satan to shoot his fiery darts at. “‘He will command his angels concerning you. Audio Bible Malayalam POCSt. Matthew 4 – The Temptation of Jesus and His First Galilean Ministry A. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness. Satan tempted Christ to idolatry with the offer of the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them. Matthew 3:4. Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Christ will not stay long where he is not welcome. He is so. "Get thee hence, Satan!" In these Sunday meditations we have already been through Mark's Gospel and also the Gospel of St. John. In this verse he calls together leading figures of Jerusalem to find out where Jesus was to be born. 4:5 But if the Holy Spirit witness to our being adopted as children of God, that will answer all the suggestions of the evil spirit. 4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[a](B) by the devil. After learning from Hebrews it is good to look at another Gospel in these meditations. The Magi Visit the Messiah . 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. It was also a dress sometimes worn by the prophets; Zechariah 13:4. We do not now find the Saviour's miraculous healing power in our bodies; but if we are cured by medicine, the praise is equally his. It really appears to be the Old Way or Old Covenant with clarity from God … One of the messages of these chapters, in keeping with Matthew’s theme of fulfillment of prophecy, is that the Savior’s birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. St. Matthew 8:1-4 AFTER his great sermon Jesus continues his ministry of teaching and healing. Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 6 “If you are the Son of God,”(I) he said, “throw yourself down. 2 b He fasted for forty days and forty nights, * and afterwards he was hungry. There is still the same reason to do so. This passage, #De 8:3|, made against the tempter, therefore he left out part. Matthew Chapter 4 വി. 2 Kings 1:8. 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Satan misquoted the words. Matthew chapter 5 summary, Jesus the Holy Messiah from God started His ministry. (L) For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’[e]”(M), 11 Then the devil left him,(N) and angels came and attended him.(O). Diligence in an honest calling is pleasing to Christ, and it is no hinderance to a holy life. 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. Some temptations are openly wicked; and they are not merely to be opposed, but rejected at once. All rights reserved worldwide. St. Matthew 1:1-17----- WE come to a new study at the beginning of a new year, and this is appropriate. 22 And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him. Satan tempted Christ to presume upon his Father's power and protection, in a point of safety. Am I in Christ? The magi have informed King Herod that they had seen portents showing the birth of the King of the Jews. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. Matthew 2:4 is the fourth verse of the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. He began to teach them what people would consider the New Way or the New Covenant but was it really. They had followed Christ before, as common disciples, #Joh 1:37|; now they must leave their calling. 12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying. 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